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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s losses to close higher on Wednesday, as a softer US dollar and crude oil prices lifted market sentiment.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum, closing mostly higher against most major currencies and regional peers on improved sentiment as investors await the decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmly against most major currencies and regional peers ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as its decision is expected to play a critical role in setting the market tone going forward.
JAKARTA, May 4 (Bernama) -- Indonesia plans to introduce export duties and a windfall tax on coal and nickel as part of efforts to offset rising subsidy costs in the national budget.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has obtained shareholders’ approval for a strategic divestment exercise with a total potential value of RM151.19 million at its extraordinary general meeting (EGM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against regional peers at the close as investors’ risk appetite improved, underpinned by growing confidence in safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) announced it has completed the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets, and the associated business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA, marking a key milestone in its strategic review of operations in the region.
LABUAN, May 4 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) is stepping up efforts to participate directly in business ventures through asset capitalisation, as part of a broader strategy to achieve long-term financial sustainability and reduce reliance on annual government grants.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against most currencies, including the US dollar, as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over volatile crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- KPS Consortium Bhd’s (KPSCB) wholly-owned subsidiary, KPS Plywood Sdn Bhd, has entered into three separate sale and purchase agreements with Nautical Wealth Sdn Bhd (in liquidation) to acquire several properties in Rawang, Selangor, for RM45.5 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB) is strengthening its focus on core businesses and operational discipline as part of a comprehensive recovery plan to restore profitability, improve execution and build a more resilient platform for long-term growth.
