FBM KLCI Futures Softer At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened softer on Friday, tracking weaker sentiment in the broader market.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Output Outlook, Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains to close higher on Thursday, driven by expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, coupled with stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

ASEAN+3 Growth Revised To 4.1 Pct In 2025, 3.8 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Growth in the ASEAN+3 region is projected at 4.1 per cent in 2025 and 3.8 per cent in 2026, an upward revision from July’s forecast, supported by robust first-half performance and stronger-than-expected export momentum.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Firmer

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened firmer on Thursday, tracking improved sentiment in the broader market.

CPO Futures Extend Gains To Above RM4,500 On Weaker Output Outlook

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to close higher on Wednesday, rising above RM4,500 a tonne on anticipation of weaker output in the coming weeks.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday amid sustained demand for the commodity due to global economic uncertainty.

FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, tracking losses in the underlying cash market.

Niche Capital Allocates RM23.18 Mln To Advance KK Hill, Sokor Midland Gold Projects

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Niche Capital Emas Holdings Bhd (NICE) plans to allocate approximately RM23.18 million or 89 per cent of the total RM26.18 million raised from its private placement exercise to advance its mining business, particularly the KK Hill and Sokor Midland projects in Kelantan.

Budget 2026: Digital Banks Hope Targeted Subsidies, Cash Aid Channelled Via Their Platforms 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.

EU CERC Seeks Malaysia As Strategic Partner To Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The European Union Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) is exploring the possibility of Malaysia becoming a strategic partner in promoting the transition to a circular economy in Southeast Asia, recognising the country’s strong policy framework and readiness to move from planning to implementation.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firm Crude Oil, Steady Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, lifted by stronger crude oil prices, steady demand and optimism over Indonesia’s progress on its B50 biodiesel programme.