Gold Futures Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) — Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week, with cautious trading likely to persist amid a bearish trend and ongoing global market uncertainties.

Rubber Market May Rebound On Chinese Stimulus Plan

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to rebound slightly next week supported by a positive outlook amid potential Chinese stimulus measures, the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) said.

Gold Futures Lower On Weak Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today despite a weaker US dollar, as demand for the precious metal has slowly faded, an analyst said.

ASEAN To Look Into Nuclear Energy Potential As Clean, Stable Energy Source

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries are examining the prospects of nuclear energy as a clean and stable source of electricity, with the potential to replace fossil fuel-based generation sources and support the regional energy transition agenda. 

Global Air Passenger Demand Up 3.3 Pct In March 2025 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand rose by 3.3 per cent in March 2025, compared to the 2.7 per cent growth reported for February, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Gold Futures Slip Amid Ongoing US-China Tariff Dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid dampened demand for the precious metal, as the ongoing tariff feud between the United States and China continues to weigh on sentiment.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, rebounding despite an improving market risk sentiment as concerns over trade tensions eased.

General Insurance Industry Remains On A Steady Growth Path -- PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s General Insurance (GI) industry remains on a steady growth path despite external uncertainties and inflationary costs, said the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Mustakim Mohamad Appointed New TH Group Managing Director, CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has appointed its group executive finance director Mustakim Mohamad as the new group managing director and chief executive officer replacing Datuk Syed Hamadah Syed Othman.

Rubber Market Extends Decline On Stronger Ringgit, Regional Futures Downtrend

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended the downtrend today in tandem with regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar as China withheld additional stimulus, said a dealer.

Gold Futures Slip As Trade Talk Optimism Grows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today amid increasing risk appetite driven by positive signals from US-Asia trade talks.

GCCA Unveils Maiden Carbon Rating System For Cement And Concrete

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete, a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.