FBM KLCI Futures Set To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Corporate Earnings Season

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade sideways next week, as the market digests the ongoing corporate earnings season and global technology volatility.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Sideways At 1,710–1,740 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways within the 1,710–1,740 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct At March 5 MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on March 5, amid renewed uncertainty over the United States tariff rates.

CPO Futures Close Higher Supported By CBOT Soybean Oil Price Gains

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, supported by gains in soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Nippon Kinzoku Expands Magnesium Alloy Foil Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a pioneer in the rolling of magnesium alloys, has announced a strategic expansion in the sales of its magnesium alloy foil, positioned as a core "Eco-Product" to help reduce environmental impact.

Stronger Ringgit Timely For New Technology Adoption -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s roughly 10 per cent appreciation against the US dollar in 2025 has lowered the cost of imported technology and equipment, making it an opportune time to adopt new software and machinery, said ber

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Export Demand Amid Stronger Ringgit

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concerns over weaker export demand amid the strengthening ringgit.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) following profit-taking activities after a recent sharp rally, a trader said.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Expectations Of Weaker Exports

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by expectations of weaker export performance in coming weeks, a trader said.

MOF Will Dissolve Dormant MKD Companies After Financial Obligations Resolved -- Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will dissolve dormant Minister of Finance (Incorporated) (MKD) companies after the companies resolve issues related to financial obligations, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

LyondellBasell Updates 2030 Climate And Circularity Goals

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, has announced updates to its 2030 climate and circularity goals, citing the need for disciplined capital allocation amid evolving market conditions and regulatory developments.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, attributed by the weaker export performance as the stronger ringgit weighed on demand from key importing countries, a trader said.