Malaysians Must Realise That Country Is Not Immune To Effects Of Global Uncertainty -- Rafizi

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysians need to understand and accept that the country, being an open market economy, is exposed to the effects arising from global economic uncertainty, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Trading On Bursa Malaysia Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Cautious trading is set to continue on Bursa Malaysia next week, driven by the bearish outlook on the global economy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Higher Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a bias towards moving higher, following growing concern about severe climate change as the weather seems more unpredictable, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with an upward bias amid rising crude oil and soybean oil prices, a dealer said.

Ringgit Seen Holding Steady Against US Dollar Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to linger around at 4.21 to 4.22 against the US dollar next week but with an upside bias for the greenback after Friday’s US non-farm payrolls (NFP) unexpectedly rose sharply by 254,000 jobs in September.

Ringgit’s Recent Rise Beneficial For Malaysia, But Yet To Reach Fair Value – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has yet to reach its fair value despite its recent rise against the US dollar and emerging as Southeast Asia’s best-performing currency, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Pestech Proposes Restricted Share Issuance To Dhaya Maju Worth RM160 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Pestech International Bhd (Pestech) has entered into a conditional subscription agreement with Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd (DMIA) for the proposed restricted issuance of the company's shares worth RM160 million.

Gold Futures End Higher Spurred By Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to end higher on Friday, driven by steady demand.

Ringgit Reverses Recent Losses To Close Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher at the close on Friday versus the US dollar, rebounding from recent losses.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Closes Mixed In Line With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, tracking the performance of its regional peers, a dealer said.

Resilient Cash Flow Amid GN3 Status, Says MMAG Director

SEPANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- MMAG Holdings Bhd stated that it is not experiencing any cash flow issues or financial distress, despite triggering Paragraph 2.1(g) of Guidance Note 3 (GN3) of the ACE Market listing requirements.

Ringgit Opens Higher vs Greenback AS Investors Await NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Friday, gaining support ahead of the release of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data later today.