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KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Precious metals such as gold and silver continue to play an important role as an investment strategy for hedging against uncertain economic situations, even though the inverse correlation between currencies and gold movements has changed, especially over the past three years.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, weighed down by declines in regional rubber futures and lower benchmark crude oil prices amid expectations of easing supply tightness, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment and conditions in Malaysia are expected to improve through 2026, according to a survey conducted by the Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry Malaysia (Jactim) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- Capital A Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for the removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, effective May 20, 2026.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd today secured shareholder approval for its proposed five-for-one share consolidation at the group’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM), with completion expected in early June 2026.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Ahmad Nasir said the government will continue implementing targeted interventions to ensure the rakyat are not left without appropriate support, particularly in ensuring sufficient supply of essential goods, stable prices and assistance reaching groups that genuinely require help.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) posted a lower net profit of RM438.68 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2026, down from RM468.79 million in the same period last year, in line with lower gross profit, coupled with lower profit generated from fund investments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- A mobility platform said Malaysia’s fuel subsidy mechanism continues to help e-hailing drivers manage rising operating costs, allowing many to remain on the road despite global fuel price pressures.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM188.56 million in the first quarter of its financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared with RM144.90 million in the same period last year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the conclusion of the Malaysia–Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA), which is seen as a platform to deepen trade linkages between the two countries.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a mild upside bias next week as investors continue assessing a complex mix of external geopolitical developments, resilient domestic macroeconomic conditions and critical earnings catalysts from the US technology sector.