Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Despite Softer US Market Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday, despite a weaker overnight US market. 

Rubber Market Closes Lower In Line With Regional Futures Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Thursday, in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures market due to the impact of US economic policies, said a dealer.

AmInvestment Forecasts RM1.7 Bln Boost To Malaysia's Equity Market From Non-Citizen Employees' EPF Contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd projects that mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for non-citizen employees could channel up to RM1.7 billion in additional annual inflows into Malaysia’s domestic equity market.

Maybank IB: CPO Prices Seen At RM4,500–RM5,000 In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects crude palm oil (CPO) average selling prices (ASP) to range between RM4,500 and RM5,000 per tonne in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025).

Maybank IB Projects Crude Oil Prices At US$70 Per Barrel In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Brent crude oil prices to be volatile and weaker this year, averaging at US$70 per barrel compared to US$80 per barrel last year.

KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

Bursa Malaysia Stages Weak Start To 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index started the year on a subdued note, tracking the overnight decline in the US market.

CPO Futures Close Lower Over Indonesia's Biofuel Programme Implementation

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on the last trading day of 2024, due to the upcoming implementation of Indonesia’s biofuel programme in January, following the recent rally in CPO prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Shines In 2024, CI To Touch 1,800 Next Year, With 50 New Listings

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's equity market delivered a commendable performance in 2024, earning a solid grade close to an “A”, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.

CPO Futures Close Lower Due To Profit Taking From Recent Rally

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, reversing earlier gains as traders booked profit amid the recent price rally, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Follows Regional Futures Market Uptrend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed positive on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, following expectations of improved Chinese economic data from additional stimulus, a dealer said.

Rising Electricity Costs, Green Power Initiatives To Propel Solar Adoption In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.