Ringgit Expected To Trade Sideways Next Week Ahead Of The US Election

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week, moving in the RM4.34-RM4.35 range, as markets await the US presidential election on Nov 5.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week, Seen Hitting US$2,800 Ahead Of US Election

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week as investors brace for heightened volatility ahead of the US presidential election.

Rubber Market Likely To See Flat Trading Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade in a flattish mode next week, with demand and prices remaining soft, according to industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be well supported with a bullish bias next week, a dealer said.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Remain In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to remain in consolidation mode next week, said an analyst.

Gamuda Jv Bags RM3.05 Bln Power Plant Project In Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd, in a joint venture (JV) with Conlay Construction Sdn Bhd, has been appointed as the total development contractor for the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Power Plant in Sabah.

CPO Futures End Lower On Profit-Taking Activities

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, reversing a significant portion of the gains achieved in previous days, a trader said.

FBM KLCI Futures Ends Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. 

MATRADE-HDC Merger: MITI Establishes Pro Tem Committee To Align Resources And Operational Frameworks 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has formed a Pro Tem Committee to streamline resources and operational frameworks in support of the merger between the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC).

Ringgit Extends Gains To Close Higher On Weaker Greenback Demand

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its positive momentum to close higher against the US dollar today following weaker demand for the greenback.

Petronas Introduces Two Initiatives To Bolster Oil And Gas Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), aims to bolster the robustness of the local oil and gas sector with two new initiatives.

Sarawak Metro Awards RM122 Mln Contract For Hydrogen Bus Supply to JV

KUCHING, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has awarded a contract worth over RM122 million to a joint venture (JV) company comprising SKS Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd and Sun Credit Sdn Bhd for the supply of hydrogen-powered feeder buses.