Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.

 FBM KLCI To Reach 1,700 By Year-End If Banking Sector Is Positive - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd believes the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could still reach the 1,700 level by year's end, provided there is positive price movement in the banking sector and certain counters.

Apex Securities Sees Inflation At Two Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained its projection for inflation to rise modestly to two per cent in 2026, the upper end of the official forecast range of 1.3-2.0 per cent.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Between 4.13-4.16 With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, with traders eyeing a consolidation within the US$4,015 to US$4,075 per troy ounce range.

Bearish Trade Seen For CPO Futures Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be bearish next week owing to the expectation of rising palm oil production, said a trader.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound With Upward Tendency Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week with a bias towards higher prices, influenced by the northeast monsoon and escalating tension between the European Union (EU) and Russia, said industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Tech Adoption, Strengthen Supply Chain For Energy Transition -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate the adoption of technology to remain competitive amid rising demand, global price uncertainty, shifts in investment landscapes, and the accelerating push toward decarbonisation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

CPO Futures Ends Lower On Weaker Demand Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week on a weaker note, closing lower on Friday due to concerns over weak demand, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking US COMEX Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weaker performance on the United States COMEX. 

Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.

Rubber Market Ends The Week Higher Over Supply Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed the week higher on Friday, driven by ongoing concern over rubber supply due to rainy weather in major rubber producers amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.