KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today in sync with the underlying cash market.

Iran Action May Send Oil To US$120 A Barrel, Asia To Bear The Brunt -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Oil prices could hit US$120 (US$1=RM3.93) per barrel if Iranian authorities act on their implied threat to strike on five facilities across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, with Asia bearing the brunt given its dependence on Qatari volumes, according to an analyst.

Abaxx Singapore Joins SBMA, Boosts Physical Gold Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, announced its subsidiary, Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd (Abaxx Singapore), has been accepted as a Local Associate Member of the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA).

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed by recent declining crude oil prices and weaker Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil, amid easing worries over oil supply in West Asia.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today in sync with the underlying cash market.

Gold Futures Ease Ahead Of Fed Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives slipped at the close today as markets await the decision from the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting today, coupled with losses in the US COMEX gold market,  

Petronas Recognises Sabah’s Growing Role In Malaysia’s OGSE Sector

KOTA KINABALU, March 18 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recognises Sabah’s growing role in Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector, as part of broader collaborative efforts to strengthen the state’s contribution to national energy security and economic development.

New Hire-purchase Rules To Benefit Borrowers, Minimal Impact On Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts mature, an economist said.

KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Wednesday, tracking the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, following a sharp selldown in the Chicago Board of Trade's (CBOT) soybean oil market.

Hextar Capital Secures RM75.9 Mln Sub-contract For Kabota Camp Project In Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Hextar Capital Bhd’s subsidiary, Legacy Core Sdn Bhd, has bagged a sub-contract for the Camp Kabota Project in Tawau, Sabah, with a RM75.9 million contract value.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today in sync with the underlying cash market.