KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The proposed inclusion of Lemon Law under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, which will protect buyers from purchasing defective vehicles, is broadly positive for market confidence as it could encourage consumers to consider new automotive brands, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a slightly bullish bias next week, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel programme, said palm oil trader David Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain bullish next week, driven by economic uncertainty in the United States, which has boosted demand for the metal’s safe-haven appeal.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week as investors await the release of key global economic data.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week amid supply constraints due to severe weather conditions, especially in major rubber-producing countries Thailand and Malaysia, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2026 is between 4.0 and 4.5 percent, taking into account the slightly slower global economic environment, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day winning streak to close lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains, after the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported higher-than-expected stock levels, said palm oil trader David Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth MADANI Budget: People’s Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s retail sales growth is expected to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025, compared to 5.5 per cent in 2024.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by weaker cues from regional rubber futures and declining crude oil prices, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights from the Finance Ministry’s Economic Outlook 2026 and Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2026 reports:
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The BUDI95 programme is projected to generate savings that will be directed towards strengthening targeted social assistance such as the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), ensuring fiscal resources are channelled more effectively to the vulnerable group, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
