Malaysia Exploring New Palm Oil Markets Amidst Geopolitical Conflicts - Johari

KOTA BHARU, June 21 (Bernama) -- The government is exploring new markets for Malaysia’s palm oil in an effort to reduce the nation’s reliance on major exporting markets affected by geopolitical conflicts. 

Malaysia Optimistic About Boosting Bilateral Trade With Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is optimistic about a potential increase in bilateral trade with Uzbekistan, as both countries work to deepen cooperation in new areas such as halal certification, Islamic finance, tourism, and green technology.

Gold Futures To Remain Range-Bound Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain range-bound in the near term in the absence of major developments, while remaining cautious of any signs of deterioration in Middle East stability.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious, CI To Trade Within 1,500-1,530 Range Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, tracking Wall Street’s performance as markets digest signals from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said an analyst.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week, Tracking Local And US Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade cautiously next week, tracking the local bourse and Wall Street’s performances, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Mixed, CI Ekes Out Small Gain On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week mixed with the benchmark index climbing 0.08 per cent, as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Following Oil Price Drop

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Rakuten Trade Lowers FBM KLCI 2025 Target To 1,630 Amid Earnings Downgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has revised its year-end target for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to 1,630 from its earlier projection of 1,730, in line with the recent downgrades in corporate earnings, said its head of research Kenny Yee Shen Pin. 

MediaDonuts Rebrands As Aleph In Malaysia And Key Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Global digital advertising firm Aleph has rebranded its Asia Pacific (APAC) entity MediaDonuts as Aleph in Malaysia and seven other key markets across the region. 

AkzoNobel Launches New R&D Centre In Nilai

SEREMBAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- AkzoNobel has launched its research and development (R&D) centre in Nilai, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability and growth in the Southeast Asian region.

Malaysia Sharpens Its Focus On Becoming Regional Aerospace And Shipbuilding Hub

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade.

CIMB Securities Overweight On Healthcare Sector Due To Its Defensive Nature

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained an "Overweight" call on Malaysia’s healthcare sector premised on its defensive nature and resilient demand.