Rubber Production Incentive Activated In Sabah, Sarawak For February 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) has been activated for rubber smallholders in Sabah and Sarawak for February 2026 following lower average farmgate prices for cuplump rubber in both states, said the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week Amid Weak Production

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week due to expected weak production.

FBM KLCI Futures Set To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Corporate Earnings Season

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade sideways next week, as the market digests the ongoing corporate earnings season and global technology volatility.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Sideways At 1,710–1,740 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways within the 1,710–1,740 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Range-Bound Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade range-bound against the greenback next week ahead of key data points from the United States and further developments related to the US-Iran nuclear talks.

Rubber Market Expected Trend Up Next Week On Supply Constraints

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trend up next week with demand possibly outstripping supply amid the wintering season of rubber trees, industry expert Denis Low said.

Gold Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week, as traders are waiting on fresh leads and developments related to the US-Iran nuclear talks.

Gold Futures End Lower On Softer Greenback, US-Iran Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday amid a softer greenback and uncertainty concerning the US-Iran nuclear deal.

CPO Futures Close Higher Supported By CBOT Soybean Oil Price Gains

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, supported by gains in soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Profit-taking After Rally

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Friday as investors locked in gains following a recent rally.

Ringgit Ends Mostly Higher Vs ASEAN Peers But Lower Against US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against ASEAN currencies on Friday but eased against the US dollar and other major currencies as traders remained cautious amid geopolitical risks and uncertainties over US tariffs.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on the final trading day of the week, in line with the subdued performance of the cash market.