MATRADE Welcomes Johari Abdul Ghani As MITI Minister, Expects Continued Export Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expressed confidence that the new leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen the national export agenda in line with Malaysia's economic development priorities.

KLCI Futures Mostly Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were mostly higher in early trade on Wednesday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracks Softer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started lower on Wednesday on mild profit-taking in early trade, tracking weaker regional markets and mixed Wall Street cues, while firm domestic sentiment may lend support later in the session.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weak CBOT Performance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil performance on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of US Non-Farm Payrolls Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today ahead of the release of US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data. 

KLCI Futures Ends Higher In Line With Firmer Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher For Fourth Consecutive Session

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive performance, closing higher for a fourth consecutive session, supported by improving local market sentiment underpinned by a firm domestic macroeconomic backdrop.

Johari Ghani Brings Extensive Corporate, Finance Experience As Investment, Trade And Industry Minister

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in positive territory at mid-afternoon today, supported by buying activities in selected heavyweights led by consumer products and services, and healthcare counters.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Higher At Midday On Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end the morning session higher, outperforming regional peers on the back of a stronger ringgit.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker regional markets and a softer overnight performance on Wall Street.

CPO Futures End Mostly Lower On Weak Demand, Rising Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower today on weak demand and rising production.