Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, influenced by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar as well as mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Sunway, IJM Shares Rise On Positive Sentiment Over Merger Proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd and IJM Corporation Bhd were among the most active counters, trading higher at mid-afternoon, following the positive sentiment on a potential merger between the two companies.

Islamic Finance Demonstrates Potential To Provide Solutions To Inclusion, Climate Change - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has demonstrated its potential to provide innovative solutions in addressing challenges related to inclusion and climate change, said the World Bank today,

Required Low-Carbon Investment For OIC Averages 1.4 Pct Of GDP -- BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said today.

Malaysian Healthcare Sector To Extend Beyond Hospitals In 2026 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian healthcare sector is poised to extend beyond hospitals in 2026 following several mega healthcare listings expected this year, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).

CPO Futures Close Higher On Anticipation Of Weaker Output Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by market anticipation of weaker output growth in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Round-The-Clock Renewables Could Support Data Centres In Malaysia — IRENA

From K. Naveen Prabu

ABU DHABI, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy (RE) solutions could support growing power needs of Malaysia’s data centres, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 

Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

CPO Prices Seen Averaging At RM4,100 Per Tonne In 2026 – Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to average at RM4,100 per tonne in 2026, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers With RM42.5 Mln Equities Inflow Last Week – MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers of Bursa Malaysia equities last week, snapping a four-week selling streak, with net inflows of RM42.5 million.

ACE Market-Bound One Gasmaster Aims To Raise RM19.38 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- One Gasmaster Holdings Bhd aims to raise RM19.38 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its ACE Market listing on Jan 27, 2026.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within 4.04-4.07 Range Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.04-4.07 range next week with the balance of risks tilted modestly towards a firmer ringgit as global investors rotate away from the dollar and back into emerging-market carry and growth exposure, an analyst said.