LATEST NEWS   PM Anwar, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities-- PMO | At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.1340/1395 versus the US dollar from Thursday's close of 4.1145/1195 | The collaboration opens up space for more strategic engagements in future, including exploring the great potential of Turkmenistan's natural gas sector, which has among the world's largest gas reserves - PMO | Gabungan Kelab Media Malaysia (GKMM) state affiliates receive RM10,000, GKMM receive RM30,000 from Communications Ministry - Fahmi | The achievement comes as Malaysia and Turkmenistan mark 30 years of cooperation in the energy sector, which has been a key pillar of bilateral relations between the two countries -- PMO | 

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Gold Futures Lower Amid Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Tuesday amid concerns over US trade tariffs and worsening US-China relations.

Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar As Trump Confirms Tariffs On Mexico, Canada

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at close today, after reaching a nearly three-week high, highlighting the challenges of breaking below the RM4.40 level following US President Donald Trump's announcement that tariffs on Mexico and Canada would proceed as planned.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower in line with the cash market performance. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Regional Market

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses for a second straight day today, in tandem with the weak regional market performance following negative cues from global equities, said an analyst.

Tight Supply Concerns Drive Rubber Market To Close Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today supported by concerns over tight supply due to wintering in natural rubber-producing regions coupled with gains in crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In The Red At Midday, In Sync With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downtrend at midday on selling pressure across the board and in tandem with regional markets amid the weaker overnight Wall Street performance, said an analyst. 

FBM KLCI Futures Mixed In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mixed in early trade today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Weak US Market Sentiment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower this morning, tracking Wall Street's weaker performance as sentiment was further eroded by US President Donald Trump’s statement, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher As Investors Monitor US Tariff Moves

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar this morning with further attempts expected to break below the RM4.40 level as traders and investors observe the next move in respect to US tariffs.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Softer Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by weakness in soybean oil performance amid softer demand, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Rebound To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded from Friday’s fall to end higher on Monday, boosted by easing US-China trade tensions and weaker US economic data.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower in line with the cash market performance.