Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Uptrend, Steady Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and gains in oil prices.

CPO Futures Likely To Retain Downward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to remain under pressure next week, largely due to ongoing concerns over rising domestic stock levels amid tepid demand and improving production.

TM's SEA-ME-WE6, Data Centre Expansion To Positively Contribute Long-term Growth -- RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (IB) expects the commissioning of Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) Southeast Asia - Middle East - Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE6) undersea cable by mid-2026 and its data centre (DC) expansion will positively contribute to its long-term growth.

Perodua Set To Benefit From Malaysia's Automotive Market In 2025 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.

RHB: US Tariffs Prompt Manufacturing Shift, Rushed Orders In Malaysia's Tech Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector should benefit from a surge in rushed orders and the intensified reallocation of manufacturing activities to ASEAN following the United States (US) tariff imposition, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.93 Pct On US Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday, pressured by continued selling in financial services and healthcare stocks, amid tensions between United States President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

RHB IB Maintains 'neutral' Recommendation On The Automotive Sector

KUALA LUMPUR 18 April (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a 'neutral' recommendation for the automotive and automotive components sector.

Lower Soybean Oil Prices, Rising Output Concerns Continue To Drag CPO Futures Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended lower for the third straight day today, in line with lower soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). 

Penang Diversifies Exports To Offset US Tariff Impact - Chow

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Penang is actively diversifying and expanding its export markets to safeguard the sustainability of both the domestic and national economic chains.

Anwar: ASEAN To Act As One On US Tariffs

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will leverage its strong ties with the United States, Europe, China and ASEAN to seek a resolution to the US retaliatory import tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Penang To Hold Roundtable On US Tariff -- Chow

BUTTERWORTH, April 10 (Bernama) -- Penang, through the Economy State Executive Council Meeting, will organise a roundtable session with industry players, academics, and the state leadership tomorrow to discuss the United States’ (US) recent tariff announcement.