Kenanga Expects Stable 3.0 Pct OPR In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd expects the overnight policy rate (OPR) to remain stable at 3.0 per cent throughout 2025.

Anwar: Budget 2025 To Address Inflation, Boost Wages

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will address the issue of inflation in Budget 2025, which will be tabled on Oct 18, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Trading On Bursa Malaysia Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Cautious trading is set to continue on Bursa Malaysia next week, driven by the bearish outlook on the global economy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Higher Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a bias towards moving higher, following growing concern about severe climate change as the weather seems more unpredictable, said industry expert Denis Low.

Middle East Tensions To Sustain Interest In Gold Futures Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Interest in the gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to sustain next week amid the Middle East tensions, but the anticipation of a stronger US dollar could put downward pressure on prices.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with an upward bias amid rising crude oil and soybean oil prices, a dealer said.

Ringgit Seen Holding Steady Against US Dollar Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to linger around at 4.21 to 4.22 against the US dollar next week but with an upside bias for the greenback after Friday’s US non-farm payrolls (NFP) unexpectedly rose sharply by 254,000 jobs in September.

CPO Futures Close Higher Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday amid rising crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Heitech Padu Unaware Of Reason For Share Price Spike

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Heitech Padu Bhd said it was unaware of any reason for the sharp rise in its share price and trading volume in response to an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Pestech Proposes Restricted Share Issuance To Dhaya Maju Worth RM160 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Pestech International Bhd (Pestech) has entered into a conditional subscription agreement with Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd (DMIA) for the proposed restricted issuance of the company's shares worth RM160 million.

Gold Futures End Higher Spurred By Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to end higher on Friday, driven by steady demand.

Ringgit Reverses Recent Losses To Close Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher at the close on Friday versus the US dollar, rebounding from recent losses.