Rubber Market Closes Higher On Supply Concerns, Strong Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by rising regional rubber futures and concerns over a natural rubber supply shortage due to bad weather in key producing countries, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Weaker Oil, Firm Ringgit

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly lower on Monday, weighed down by weaker crude oil prices and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Rate Cut To Spur Moderate Demand In Property Sector, Say Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue to be robust, analysts say.

Market Jitters To Set Tone For Ringgit Next Week, With RM4.24-RM4.26 Range Expected

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover around RM4.24 to RM4.26 next week amid mixed signals in the market.

Rubber Market Seen Trading Mixed Next Week Amid Continued Caution

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed next week amid continued caution over US tariffs, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Lower Amid Lack Of Fresh Catalyst

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the week slightly lower on Friday, as investors await fresh catalysts, mainly the ongoing trade negotiations between Malaysia and the United States (US).

Expo 2025 Osaka Elevates Japan-Malaysia Economic Relations - JETRO

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).

CPO Futures End Higher Amid Positive Export Outlook

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by expectations of stronger exports in the coming weeks.

US Tariff Jitters Drag FBM KLCI Lower For Second Day

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, bucking the regional uptrend, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed concerns over US tariffs, analysts said.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today over concerns about natural rubber (NR) supply and optimism over increased automobile demand, a dealer said.

German Businesses Remain Confident In Malaysia Amid Global Uncertainties - MGCC

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- A majority of German companies in Malaysia remained highly confident in the country’s business environment, according to the latest World Business Outlook Spring 2025 Survey.

SST And New Electricity Tariffs: Relief Measures To Ease Transition

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.