Rubber Market Expected To Be Soft Next Week Amid Raya Holidays

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be soft next week due to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Shortened Holiday Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade sideways next week in a shortened trading week, hovering between 1,505 and 1,515.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Earthquake In Myanmar Shakes Investor Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today on profit-taking after a strong three-day rally, and investor sentiment was further shaken in the late afternoon session following news of an earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt in neighbouring Thailand, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Rubber Futures Losses

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, weighed down by losses in the regional rubber futures markets as investors remained cautious ahead of United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

Foreign Investors Shift To Safer Malaysian Assets Amid Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Volatile stock markets, driven by global economic uncertainties and shifting policies, have unsettled investors, prompting a shift towards domestic money market funds in search of stability.  

Rubber Market Extends Losses Amid Weaker Oil Prices, Trade Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended its losses on Thursday amid mixed performance in regional rubber markets and declines in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Malaysia’s Producer Price Index Rises Modestly By 0.3 Pct In February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) for local production increased by 0.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2025, easing from the 0.8 per cent rise recorded in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

LTAT To Reduce Strategic Asset Holdings To 35 Pct Under Project Earth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to reduce its strategic asset holdings from 56 per cent to 35 per cent under ‘Project Earth’ over the next three years to lower exposure while retaining control.

Subang Airport: MAHB To Finalise Airline Carriers Taking Over Available Slots 

PERTH, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is set to finalise the airline carriers - local or international carriers - taking over the available slots at Subang Airports (SZB) soon, following AirAsia’s move to consolidate its operations to KL International Airport (KLIA). 

Gamuda Hits All-time High RM36 Bln Order Book In 2Q FY2025, Four-year Record Streak

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd has achieved an all-time high in its construction order book, recording RM36 billion for the second quarter of the financial year ending Jan 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025), breaking records for four consecutive years.

AIC 2025 A Platform To Unlock Regional Growth Opportunities, Promote Sustainability - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) --  The ASEAN Investment Conference (AIC) 2025 will be an engagement platform to unlock regional growth opportunities and promote sustainability, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Local Rubber Market Closes Lower On Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar following weak US economic data, said a dealer.