Higher Dividends And ROE To Drive Banking Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.

2025: The Year Everything Shifted For Malaysia's Oil And Gas Sector, Momentum To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering 2026 with its oil and gas sector still standing firm, but the ground beneath it is shifting faster than at any point in decades.

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today as traders took a cautious, wait-and-see approach ahead of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in the United States, which begins tomorrow.

CPO Futures Close Lower In Sync With Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking the weakness in soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Despite Mixed Signals From Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, despite mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Vedanta Resources Posts Strong H1 Revenue, EBITDA Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a global transition metals, critical minerals, energy and technology company, posted stronger financial performance in the first half of fiscal year 2026 (H1FY26), with revenue rising eight per cent to US$9.367 billion, driven by favourable commodity prices and operational efficiencies. (US$1=RM4.10)

World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 Boosts Malaysia Competitiveness In US$5 Trillion Halal Market

KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership in the global halal ecosystem continues to be strengthened through the World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 (WHEA 2024), further boosting the country’s competitiveness in the rapidly expanding global halal market projected to reach US$5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.10) by 2030.

Bursa Malaysia Softer On Opening Due To Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by spillover profit-taking from last week despite Wall Street closing higher last Friday.

Ports Set For Strong Performance This Year, But Shipping, Haulage Brace For Ongoing Challenges In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Be Data-dependent Ahead Of FOMC Meeting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to be in a data-dependent mode as markets position ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Dec 9-10, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan. 

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, supported by expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut, which keeps investors drawn to the safe-haven asset.

CPO Futures Seen Trading In ‘Yo-yo’ Pattern Next Week Amid Year-end Slowdown

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade in a volatile “yo-yo” pattern next week, as year-end holidays lead to reduced participation from international traders,  a trader said.