Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as market sentiment remained cautious following the latest US inflation data and ongoing policy uncertainties. 

Gold Futures Seen Trading Higher Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week on sustained demand for safe-haven assets like gold.

CPO Futures May See Slight Downtrend Next Week On Profit-taking

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend slightly lower next week as traders engage in profit-taking following the recent price rally, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Likely To Stay Subdued Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain muted next week, with prices and demand holding mostly steady, though with a slight inclination towards a downward trend, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Rise Above RM4,500 A Tonne On Supply Concerns, Pre-Ramadan Demand

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, with the April 2025 benchmark contract surpassing RM4,500 per tonne, driven by concerns over weak output and anticipated demand ahead of Ramadan.

Rightsizing Efforts Aimed At Ensuring Petronas Can Contribute Continuously To Nation-Building

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Petronas’ rightsizing efforts are to ensure that the national oil company can continuously contribute to nation-building, its president and chief executive officer Tengku Tan Sri Muhammad Taufik said today. 

MyGAS 2025 To Focus On Tackling Financing Challenges In Gas Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Symposium (MyGAS 2025) will focus on a critical challenge facing the gas industry - securing financing for gas-related projects “in the everchanging energy landscape to ensure energy security, affordability and sustainability.”

Manufacturing Sector To Benefit From Robust Investment -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is well-positioned to benefit from robust investment activities and sustained external demand, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.

Salience Labs Raises US$30 Mln In Series A To Advance Optical Switches For AI Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Salience Labs Limited, a leader in photonic solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) data centre infrastructure, has secured US$30 million in Series A funding. (US$1=RM4.42)

KL Rubber Market Ends Week On A High, Boosted By Stable Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended the week on a positive note, supported by stable benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Labuan’s USO Continues Expansion With Seventh Office Facility At Mid Valley

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Universal Serviced Offices (USO), a Labuan-based serviced office provider, has announced its latest expansion with a new facility in Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur. 

NX Vietnam Enhances Rail Freight Services With Consolidation For Small-lot Shipments

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express (Vietnam) Co Ltd (NX Vietnam) has commenced a consolidation service to enhance its rail freight services on Vietnam's North-South Railway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.