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Petronas Chemicals Lifts Bursa Malaysia's Key Index To End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the week slightly higher, driven by strong buying interest in Petronas Chemicals, which surged by more than 20 per cent as investors viewed it as a potential beneficiary of the Iran crisis due to its domestic feedstock supply and cost advantages. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Global Equity Market Uncertainty Amid Mideast Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, mirroring the uncertainty in global equity markets amid the ongoing Mideast conflict.

Xsolla Launches Reseller Program To Unlock Global Game Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced the debut of the Xsolla Reseller Program, a new product designed to help game developers instantly scale and capture billions in untapped revenue within local markets worldwide.

APEX Securities Sees No Urgency To Ease OPR Amid Stable Growth, Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd sees no immediate need for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to ease the overnight policy rate (OPR) as Malaysia’s growth and inflation outlook remain stable.

RAM Ratings Projects Malaysian Loan Growth Of 4.0-5.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) projects Malaysia’s system loan growth to come in at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2026, broadly in line with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection of 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher but on a cautious note, as elevated energy costs and rising inflationary risks persisted amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Strong Economic Fundamentals Pivotal To Maintaining Ringgit’s Strength, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals, positive growth prospects and ongoing reform measures will continue to support the ringgit in the face of conflict in the Middle East, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Economy Remains Resilient, BNM Assessing Potential Risk From Middle East War - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Friday, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight and rising oil prices amid no signs of the Middle East crisis easing.

Ringgit Opens Nearly Flat Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Fx Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was nearly flat against the US dollar at Friday’s open as foreign exchange sentiment stayed cautious amid no signs of the Middle East crisis easing over the past week.

Gold Futures Close Lower As Safe-haven Demand Eases

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) settled lower on Thursday despite gains in COMEX gold futures, as shifting market sentiment reduced the urgency for investors to hold the precious metal as a geopolitical hedge.