Malaysia Well-placed To Lead ASEAN Power Grid Development - TNB

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong foundation to lead the development of smart and sustainable energy in the ASEAN region, particularly through efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), said Tenaga Nasional Bhd senior chief strategy, regulatory and sustainability officer Datuk Muhamad Nazri Pazil.

AICB Recognises Over 700 Banking Professionals, Strengthens Regional Banking Talent Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the banking talent pipeline in Malaysia and across the region, with over 700 banking professionals recognised at its 9th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony.

Ringgit Set To Trade Between 3.95 And 3.97 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.95 and RM3.97 next week against the US dollar amid a shortened trading week.

Gold Futures Set To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid Rising US Yields, West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade cautiously next week as United States Treasury yields continue to rise significantly amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is likely to stay range-bound next week, with a slight upward bias as bargain-hunting activities continue to emerge.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With Slight Uptrend Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a slight uptrend next week following the recent market pullback as bargain-hunting activities and improved investor sentiment may provide support to selected heavyweights.

Rubber Market To Trade With Lower Bias Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade with a lower bias next week, driven by fresh rubber supply following the end of the wintering period, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week amid weakness in the crude oil market, said a trader.

Transparency, Governance Key For Strategic GLCs Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The government is open to government-linked companies (GLCs) taking calculated losses in strategic sectors such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), provided there is transparency, good governance and clear policies.

Ann Joo's Unit Has New Potential Buyer After Deal With Southern Steel Falls Through

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd (Ann Joo) has proposed to dispose of its 100 per cent equity interest in Ann Joo Steel Bhd (AJSB) to Singapore-based Green Esteel Pte Ltd following the mutual termination of a heads of agreement to sell the stake to Southern Steel Bhd today.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Stronger US Dollar, Fed Rate-hike Bets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker performance in the United States COMEX market as the US dollar strengthened on higher crude oil prices which raised expectations for interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.