Gold Futures Seen Higher Next Week At Between US$3,200-US$3,250

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, within the range of US$3,200-US$3,250, due to concerns over the US fiscal situation, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

1Q GDP Growth In Line With Advance Estimates, Higher Than Previous Corresponding Quarter -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024.

Maritime Sector Not Immune To Tariff War, With Small Firms Facing Potential Death Blow

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s maritime sector, including its ports, is not immune to the fallout from the tariff war, which can potentially deal a death blow to small companies if the cost of shipping cargo increases exorbitantly.

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct, Global Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent.

Nestle Shares Soar Despite Reporting Lower 1Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd shares soared in the morning trading session amid posting lower net profit for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025.

Bursa Malaysia’s Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Falls To RM68.42 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), fell to RM68.42 million compared with RM75.03 million reported in the previous corresponding quarter.

Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Traders Mainly Replenishing Stocks Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with traders’ buying activities to focus on replenishing stocks, said industry expert Denis Low.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Regional Futures Mart

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market traded lower today in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets performance and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

AEC 2026-2030 To Provide Detailed Roadmap To Deepen ASEAN Economic Integration

GEORGE TOWN, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongside the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEAN Summit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market was mixed today in line with the performance of regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today tracking the weaker regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit versus the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Downward Bias Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with a downward bias amid ongoing global uncertainties, said industry expert Denis Low.