Conflicting Views On Where CPO Futures Are Headed Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- Opinions are divided on the outlook for the crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract next week, with the ongoing trade war and weaker output forecast being cited to support the differing views.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week due to global uncertainties.

Gold Futures May Experience Near-Term Correction Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may experience a near-term correction next week as traders are tempted to lock in profits amid record-high prices. 

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices, Slower Palm Oil Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, pressured by weaker soybean oil futures in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and a slower Malaysian palm oil export performance, an analyst said.

Interest In Blue Chips Lifts Fbm KLCI Marginally Higher At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day marginally higher supported by renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks, said an analyst. 

Gold Futures End The Week Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on weaker sentiment as traders believe that the United States interest rates will remain unchanged in the near term. 

FBM KLCI Futures Close Higher In Sync With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, in tandem with the underlying cash market.  

CCOB Aims To Have Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Gazetted By Year-end

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) task force aims to have the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 gazetted by the end of this year, said Bank Negara Malaysia Assistant Governor Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya.

Inflation Rises At A Slower Rate Of 1.5 Pct In Feb 2025 – DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rose at a slower pace of 1.5 per cent in February 2025, with the index standing at 134.1 points compared with 132.1 in the same month a year earlier, the Statistics Department (DoSM) said.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

IRB Allows DRB-HICOM’s Appeal Against Additional Tax From Unit's Sale

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) has allowed DRB-HICOM Bhd‘s appeal against the notice of additional assessment that the gain from the disposal of a subsidiary is not subject to tax under Section 4(a) of the Income Tax Act 1967.

Lower Transportation, Regasification Tariffs Increase Competitiveness Of Gas Players -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said the reduced tariffs for transportation and regasification could increase the competitiveness of gas players, boosting export revenues and stimulating economic activity throughout the year.