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KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has selected five Malaysian companies, namely Binastra Corporation Bhd, Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd, Kelington Group Bhd, LAC Med Bhd, and MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, as its top environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment “Diamonds in the Rough” for 2026.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Thursday, supported by rising regional rubber futures and higher crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, driven by renewed optimism following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a potential exit plan from the West Asia conflict within the next two weeks to three weeks, the dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stronger ringgit is helping to ease the impact of rising global import prices, although the country’s import cover has declined, compared with pre-COVID 19 pandemic levels, said the World Bank's lead economist for Malaysia, Dr Apurva Sanghi.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, following a sharp selldown in the Chicago Board of Trade's (CBOT) soybean oil market.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) – Companies with a strong brand position and better cost management are likely to deliver improved quarterly results, driven by festive sales, which in turn could support their share price, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 0.4 per cent in January 2026 to 28,579 tonnes, compared with 28,684 tonnes in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking positive overnight Wall Street performance as easing oil prices and upbeat economic data soothed concerns over the US-Iran geopolitical crisis.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The economic impact on Malaysia from the latest conflict in the Middle East could remain contained if tensions do not prolong, although near-term market volatility cannot be ruled out, economists said.
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.
