Proton Expands Electrification Strategy With Entry Into PHEV Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Proton has expanded its electrification strategy by going into the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, positioning the new Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV as a key offering to widen market reach beyond full electric vehicles.

Gold Futures End Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in US COMEX gold futures as bargain hunting emerged following last week’s sharp sell-off from record highs, said an economist.

IILM Short-term Sukuk Portfolio Hits US$6.795 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) --  The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), the world’s leading issuer of shariah-compliant short-term liquidity instruments, said its outstanding sukuk portfolio reached a record US$6.795 billion (US$1 = RM3.93), up 64 per cent from US$4.14 billion a year ago.

CPO Futures End Lower On Stronger Ringgit, High Stock Levels

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concern over the stronger ringgit against the US dollar, which will affect the demand for the commodity in the near term, a trader said.

SGX-listed Mooreast Eyes Collaboration With Sime Darby Unit On Offshore, Renewables

SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Mooring solutions provider Mooreast Holdings Ltd said it is collaborating with Sime Darby Joy Industries Sdn Bhd, a unit of Sime Darby Bhd, on offshore business opportunities, including renewable energy.

Gold, Silver Seen Bullish Despite Short-term Volatility -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold and silver prices are expected to remain bullish over the mid- to long-term despite short-term volatility triggered by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng.

Nuclear Energy Key To Meet Surging Global Power Demand -- Tech Futurist

HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy should be part of the global solution to meet surging electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions, according to a technology (tech) futurist Pablos Holman.

Malaysia Manufacturing PMI Hits 20-month High In January, Stronger Ringgit Cuts Input Costs -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Constructive Upward Bias Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760 range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level. 

CPO Futures Expected To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bullish bias next week amid signs of weaker output, a dealer said.

Rubber Market To Turn Cautiously Bullish Next Week On Supply Constraints - MARGMA

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be cautiously bullish next week, supported by steady upstream price momentum.

Ringgit Closes Lower Amid US FED Leadership Speculations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of the week, pressured by renewed demand for the greenback amid speculations surrounding the future leadership of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).