Rubber Market Closes Lower, In Line With Regional Downtrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) – The rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, following the downtrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

MIDA's Commitment To Investors - A Stronger, More Unified Investment Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has hosted a landmark gathering of the nation's most influential investment ecosystem partners, highlighting its commitment to support investors in a stronger and more unified investment landscape.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Expected US Interest Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate cut later today in the United States.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, SMR 20 Highest Since 2017

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, with the price of Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level since 2017, which recorded 933.5 sen per kilogramme (kg) in April, a dealer said.

BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.

OSV Sector Remains Bullish Due To Ongoing Supply Tightness -- Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian offshore supply vessel (OSV) sector, particularly the accommodation work barges (AWB) segment, is expected to remain bullish due to persistent vessel supply tightness from years of underinvestment, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

Palm Oil Prices Could Range Between RM4,000 And RM5,000 Per Tonne In 2025 -- CPOPC

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts palm oil prices could range between RM4,000 and RM5,000 per tonne in 2025, driven by stagnating production in key markets, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End In Positive Zone

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying mainly in financial and plantation heavyweights helped lift Bursa Malaysia to end today’s session on a positive note, erasing losses from the earlier sessions.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Stronger Ringgit And Regional Trends

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, weighed down by the stronger ringgit against the US dollar and a mixed performance in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Malaysia Can Emerge As Regional Focal Point For Multinational Firms In ASEAN - Economist

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can leverage its mature digital infrastructure and skilled workforce to become the focal point for regional headquarters of multinational companies (MNCs) and high-skilled services and manufacturing.

Positive Fiscal Trends Could Elevate Malaysia’s Rating - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's sovereign rating outlook for 2025 could see a positive shift, driven by promising fiscal developments, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday on the back of improved buying sentiment towards the domestic currency, said an analyst.