FBM KLCI Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week due to global uncertainties.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Cautious Sentiment

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways, with a slight tendency to decline next week, as various industries remain cautious about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, said industry expert Denis Low.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst. 

RAM Ratings Maintains Stable Outlook On Malaysian Banking Sector For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained a stable outlook on the Malaysian banking sector in 2025 despite external pressure.

Investment Banks Positive On Top Glove Amid Expected Sales Growth As Inventory Depletes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Top Glove Corporation Bhd to a ‘buy’ call from a ‘sell’ call, citing potential improvements in sales volumes by June, the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (4Q FY2025), as United States (US) customers’ inventory levels are fully depleted.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Flat As Wall St Drags

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat, tracking Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.  

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Dovish Signal From The Fed

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its benchmark interest rate but signalled that the rate-cutting narrative remained on track.

Ringgit Rises 0.24 Pct Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, gaining 0.24 per cent to 4.4330/4400 from Monday’s close of 4.4450/4490, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later today.

Rubber Market Closes Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed slightly lower on Wednesday due to losses in crude oil prices and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, Bucks Regional Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend to end the morning trading session lower, with selling mostly spotted among the heavyweights led by financial services and construction counters.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of US Interest Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on interest rates later tonight.

Epic Targets Higher FY2025 Revenue Following New Petronas Contracts -- CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (Epic) is targeting a higher revenue of RM470 million for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), following its strong FY2024 performance that saw revenue reaching RM403.8 million, the highest in the company’s history.