CPO Futures Snap Three-Day Rally On MPOB's Higher September Stocks

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.

Malaysia’s Financial Market Outlook Remains Positive On Strong Fundamentals, Supportive Monetary Policy

By Karina Imran and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s financial market outlook remains positive, buoyed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, supportive monetary policy and ongoing structural reforms aimed at driving sustainable economic growth. 

Unit Price Index Of Steel Up 0.4 - 1.9 Pct In September 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel recorded an increase of between 0.4 per cent and 1.9 per cent in September 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

PIAM Pins Hopes On Budget 2026 To Expand Perlindungan Tenang Voucher To Motorcycles

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has proposed that the government extend the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) scheme to cover motorcycles under Budget 2026, as part of efforts to improve insurance penetration and road safety.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Overnight Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak to open slightly higher, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors digested the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) September meeting minutes.

Ringgit Rises Vs US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today, supported by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$123.6 Bln As At Sept 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to to US$123.6 billion as at September 30, 2025 compared to US$122.7 billion as at Aug 29, 2025.

SC Targets RM2 Bln In Single Family Office AUM By 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) – The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is targeting RM2 billion in assets under management (AUM) by the end of 2026 under the Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme, after receiving 30 Expressions of Interest since the scheme was launched in September 2024.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, supported by expectations of weaker output.

Gold Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week On US Govt Shutdown, Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may rise next week due to the United States (US) government shutdown, which could slow growth and prompt an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Ringgit Snaps Four-Day Winning Streak To Close Lower On Profit-Taking

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped its four-day uptrend to close marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday, as traders took profit amid the market uncertainty caused by the US government shutdown.

Budget 2026 Has Chance To Narrow Housing Supply And Demand Gap -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 has the chance to narrow the gap between housing supply and demand, said PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh.