FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Move In Narrow Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to move in a narrow range next week amid uncertainties surrounding United States (US) trade policies.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Growing Concerns Over Trump's Tariff Plans

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today on growing concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans.

Late Buying In Banks Helps Bursa Malaysia To End With Modest Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared most of its losses to close marginally lower today, supported by late buying in banks after heavy selling in CelcomDigi earlier, amid continued weak market sentiment due to the US trade policies.

RHB Maintains Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.  

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Regional Rubber Futures Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today, supported by an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets as traders reacted positively to the delay in the United States (US) trade tariff implementation, a dealer said.

Penang Confident Of Withstanding Impact Of US Tariff Changes - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Penang can overcome challenges from tariff changes announced by United States President Donald Trump's administration, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Trump’s Tariff War Pushes Malaysia To Accelerate Reforms - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The uncertainty in the global economy following US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes on Canada, Mexico and China presents an opportunity for Malaysia to accelerate economic reforms, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against Greenback As DXY Remains Muted 

By Engku Shariful Azni, Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) - The ringgit opened slightly higher against the greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) remained muted despite the US inflation report coming in higher than expected.

Pavilion REIT Posts RM409.92 Mln Net Profit For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) posted a lower net profit of RM409.92 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM431.79 million last year, mainly driven by higher borrowing costs due to drawdown of additional borrowings for the acquisition of investment property.

KL Rubber Market Ends Higher On NR Supply Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by persistent concerns over the natural rubber (NR) supply shortage as the wintering season approaches, amid mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Malaysia Can Increase Foreign Investor Appeal Despite US Policy Challenge -- MIDA

BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reopened firmer as bargain hunting emerged, allowing the main index to return to above the 1,590 territory on Wednesday.