3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
3d ago
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the salaries of civil servants and the minimum wage is set to positively impact the retail and travel sectors, which rely heavily on consumer spending.
5d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see profit-taking next week as traders pare their positions ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations, according to Interband Group of Companies' senior palm oil trader, Jim Teh.
5d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is likely to move up slightly next week, with steady demand ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, said industry expert Denis Low.
6d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Friday, despite facing some pressure due to weak demand.
6d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended the week on a lower note today amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
6d ago
PETALING JAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Johor Bahru’s future as a major economic hub will largely depend on the successful collaboration between Malaysia’s federal and state governments, as well as their partnership with Singapore.
7d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower again today on weaker soybean and crude oil prices.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to remain resilient at 4.5 per cent in 2025 compared to 5.2 per cent in 2024, driven by strong export performance and sustained domestic demand, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran.
7d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end at an intraday low on Thursday due to massive foreign selling, and bucking the regional trend in the process.
7d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets as traders responded to better-than-expected US economic data, said a dealer.
7d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) has unveiled its latest waterfront residence Maris with a gross development value (GDV) close to RM700 million.