FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday's losses to close marginally higher on Friday, driven by bargain hunting in banking and telecommunications stocks, despite the downbeat performance in regional bourses.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Regional Rubber Market Gains, Stimulus-Driven Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and gains in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Malaysia-India Digital Council Formalised, To Serve As Catalyst For Bilateral Digital Trade

KUALA LUMPUR,  Jan 10 (Bernama)-- The Malaysia-India Digital Council (MIDC) has been formalised to spearhead initiatives in digital trade, technology exchange and talent mobility between Malaysia and India.

BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

NVIDIA’s Investments Relevant, Strengthens Malaysia's Position In Chip Supply Chain - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- NVIDIA's significant investments in Malaysia are relevant for the country, as the company focuses on specialised chip architectures, strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global chip supply chain, said an expert.

Ringgit Slightly Up Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst. 

REHDA Institute CEO Series 2025 Set To Drive Malaysia's Real Estate And Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The REHDA Institute CEO Series 2025, scheduled for Jan 16, 2025, at Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, is poised to drive Malaysia's real estate sector and economy forward.

Anwar, DPIM Discuss Economic Development Initiatives Incorporating Waqf Concept

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from a Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce (DPIM) delegation led by its president Datuk Mohammad Sahar Mat Din.

Dialog Secures US$235 Mln Investment Approval For Baram Junior Cluster PSC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd has announced that the field development and abandonment plan (FDAP) for the Baram Junior Cluster Small Field Asset Production Sharing Contract (BJC SFA PSC) has achieved a final investment decision of US$235 million (US$1=RM4.50).

Johari Ghani To Officiate Pakistan Edible Oil Conference In Karachi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, will embark on an official visit to Pakistan today to officiate the Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) in Karachi, scheduled for Jan 11.

Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar For The Second Consecutive Day

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s losses as bullish global economic outlook provided support for the greenback.

ASEAN Must Embrace Regional Industrial Policy Amid US-China Rivalry 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should pursue a wide industrial policy amid the rising protectionism and tariff walls set off by the intensifying United States (US) and China rivalry.