FBM KLCI Expected To Remain Range-bound Between 1,570 And 1,600 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index is expected to trade within a range of 1,570-1,600 next week, due to a lack of fresh catalysts, an analyst said.

Malaysia’s January 2025 Inflation Remains At 1.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate remained at 1.7 per cent in January 2025, with the index points standing at 133.6 points compared to 131.4 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To End At Intraday High On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end at an intraday high today as bargain hunting emerged following a series of sell-offs, amid the upbeat regional market performance.

MIDF Sees Malaysia's Fourth Quarter GDP Growth At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd sees Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024) at 4.8 per cent, similar to the government’s advance estimate.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Fell 5.1 Pct In December 2024 To 38,299 Tonnes -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell 5.1 per cent to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, compared to 40,341 tonnes in November 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Services Sector Revenue Up 6.3 Pct To Record High Of RM2.4 Trillion In 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services sector revenue surged 6.3 per cent to a new high RM2.4 trillion in 2024 compared with RM2.3 trillion in the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gains in Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, and Maybank helped Bursa Malaysia’s main index pare earlier losses, ending marginally lower amid the ongoing concerns about US inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.

Labour Demand Up 70.4 Pct, Unemployment Rate Down 3.3 Pct In 2024 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.

Tax Reforms Will Help Reduce Inequality In Malaysia -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs tax reforms to raise additional revenues for reducing inequality, according to the World Bank.

Beefing Up Smallholders, Higher-yielding Trees critical for Rubber Industry’s Growth - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.

Malaysia’s Export And Import Prices Higher In December 2024, Says DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export prices rose by 1.1 per cent to 150.7 points in December 2024, compared to 149.1 points in the previous month, while import prices increased by 0.9 per cent to 128.0 points, driven by oil-based commodities and mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).