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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to experience volatility next week if the United States federal government shutdown continues.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of RM4.20 to RM4.22 against the US dollar next week as traders tread cautiously amid the US government shutdown and ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2026.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower today on profit-taking after recent strong gains, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The digital transformation agenda under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) will be a critical catalyst in securing the nation’s long-term competitiveness, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) hopes that Budget 2026 will reinforce support for the Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) Industry Blueprint 2021-2030 Mid-Term Review (MTR).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to edge firmer ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement on Oct 10, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy stance and expectations of fiscal consolidation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The RAM Business Confidence Index (RAM BCI) rose to 48.4 in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, compared to 40.0 in 2Q, reflecting a notable improvement in business sentiment for the upcoming three months.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 has the chance to narrow the gap between housing supply and demand, said PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed positive at midday as buying momentum persisted throughout the morning trading session, led by the healthcare, industrial and consumer products and services counters, analysts said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) has called on the government to strengthen fiscal support and incentives for the natural gas industry in Budget 2026, and to act on three immediate priorities for the industry.