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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking trends in regional rubber futures markets as traders responded to weak Chinese economic data, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to seize significant opportunities from Donald Trump's return as President of the United States (US), especially in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and enhancing export potential.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, with prices likely surpassing the US$2,800 per troy ounce level on weaker US dollar, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives has taken a breather after its recent sharp surge, as concerns over United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff policies have eased.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM897.98 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM779.43 million in the preceding year.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in the red at midday on continuous profit-taking after the recent rally, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and ASEAN chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an indelible mark at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by seamlessly navigating discussions that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The global environmental, social and governance (ESG) sukuk market is set to surpass US$50 billion (US$1=RM4.46) outstanding in 2025, according to Fitch Ratings.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended at its highest level since November 2024 amid renewed tariff threats from United States (US) President Donald Trump, who announced preparations to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports.
DAVOS (Switzerland) Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the Global South, such as BRICS, has to take a stand because the international financial structure through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United Nations need to reform.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) strategy to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is meticulously crafted, emphasising sustained economic growth while keenly monitoring the ebb and flow of global financial and geopolitical developments, said economists.
