Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Higher On Regional Peers' Gains, Tightening Supply

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, extending its upward trend amid gains in regional rubber futures, a trader said.

ADB Rolls Out Financial Support Package Amid middle East Conflict 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rolled out a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic and financial impacts resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

Markets In Dire Need Of Credible Signalling From Trump - Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global markets, including the stock and currency markets in Malaysia, urgently require clear and consistent signals from United States President Donald Trump to achieve a sustained de-escalation of the conflict in West Asia and restore stability, said economists.

Curia Expands Glasgow Facility, Enhances Biologics Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Curia, a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation, announced progress on the expansion of its sterile drug product facility in Glasgow, United Kingdom, alongside enhancements to its proprietary cell line development (CLD) platform.

Malaysia Must Emerge As A Credible Alternative As Investors Reassess Risk - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must position itself as a credible and compelling alternative as global investors reassess risk amid the crisis in West Asia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Foreign Investors Record US$12.13 Bln Outflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended a five-week streak of net selling across eight Asian markets, with net outflows totalling US$12.13 billion, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

OSV Operators Set To Gain As Oil Firms Shift Focus From West Asia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – The decision by oil companies to shift away from West Asia and support offshore crude oil exploration in Southeast Asia could potentially benefit offshore support vessel (OSV) operators.

“Force Majeure” And Its Economic Impact

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- “Force majeure” is French for “major force”, and in legal parlance, this means that an extraordinary event has occurred, such as the war in West Asia, which is beyond the control of a party and excuses them from fulfilling their contract. 

Volatility Seen Continuing For Bursa Malaysia Next Week After Raya Break

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue to be volatile next week after the Raya break, although the broader trend still points to a gradually rising momentum.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Higher Next Week Amid Rising Energy Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with an upward bias next week amid the conflict in West Asia.

Rubber Market Seen Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week Amid West Asia Uncertainty

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias amid as the market keeps a close watch on uncertainties surrounding the ongoing West Asia conflict, said industry expert Denis Low.

Attack On Qatar's LNG Facility Raises Risk Of Wider Supply Disruptions In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Asia-Pacific economies now face rising risks of physical shortages, not only of energy, following the latest Iranian attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facilities, including oil and gas but also of fertilisers and, by extension, potentially food later in the year.