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 | 

Market

KLCI Futures Likely To Remain Positive Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is likely to maintain a constructive near-term outlook, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, improving global risk sentiment, and a relatively stable domestic macroeconomic environment.

CPO Futures Set To Trade In RM4,200-RM4,300 Range Next Week -- Interband

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the range of RM4,200-RM4,300 per tonne next week.

Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to be traded cautiously next week, ahead of the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range-bound Next Week Amid External Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade range-bound with a neutral bias as investors assess geopolitical developments and key economic data releases from major economies.

Gold Futures To Trade Cautiously Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade cautiously next week as investors monitor developments in the West Asia conflict.

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Softer Crude and Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, weighed down by weakness in the crude oil and soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Gold Futures Reverse Losses To End Higher

By Danni Haizal Bin Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s losses to end higher on Friday, in line with firmer US COMEX performance, amid a weakening US dollar.

KLCI Futures Close Higher, Tracking Cash Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, reflecting the performance of the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Closes Higher Versus US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Friday, closing higher against the US dollar as uncertainty surrounding the conflict in West Asia weighed on the greenback.

Attractive Valuations Drive Buying, Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Selected blue-chip counters trading at attractive valuations helped Bursa Malaysia close higher on Friday, despite cautious market sentiment driven by developments in West Asia, volatility in crude oil prices and uncertainty over the global interest rate outlook.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Strong Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Friday, lifted by gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns of weather-related supply tightness, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory as investors' risk appetite improved following the strong overnight rebound on Wall Street.