Gold Futures Seen To Remain Under Pressure Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to stay under pressure next week as higher US yields continue along its current trajectory.

CPO Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week On Rising Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade positively next week, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid the United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

Volatile Trade Expected On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with intermittent volatility next week as investors reassess the implications of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, said analysts. 

ASEAN Must Mobilise Its Own Investible Funds, Create Global Corporate Champions – BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should mobilise its immense pool of regional funds to meet the bloc’s investment needs and in the process create corporate champions, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

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.

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.

Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End Higher

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today in line with regional equities as bargain hunting emerged after the benchmark index briefly slipped below the psychological 1,700 level in recent trading sessions.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher Ahead Of OPR Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher ahead of the announcement of Bank Negara Malaysia’s overnight policy rate (OPR), with the market expecting the central bank to maintain its policy rate at 2.75 per cent.

Gold Futures On BMD Decline Despite COMEX Gains, Weighed By Higher Bond Yields

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) declined on Wednesday despite the positive performance of COMEX gold futures, as the market closely monitored the conflict in the Middle East.

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar On Renewed Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by renewed demand for the local currency, although trading remained range-bound as traders and investors stayed cautious in view of geopolitical risks.

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Regional Declines Amid Widening Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended broadly lower on Wednesday, tracking declines across regional markets, with South Korea posting one of the sharpest drops as investors reacted to widening geopolitical fallout.

Lufthansa Airlines Launches KL-Frankfurt Route, Flights To Begin Oct 25

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa Airlines has launched its new non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Frankfurt today, in a move to strengthen its network in Southeast Asia and focusing on growth in the dynamic region.