FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Remain In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to stay in consolidation mode next week until new catalysts emerge.

CPO Market Declines For Fifth Day Amid Weak Exports, Soybean Oil Pressure

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their decline for the fifth consecutive day, pressured by concerns over weak exports, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against Greenback Amid Upbeat US Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on the final trading day of the week, pressured by a stronger greenback following upbeat US economic data that exceeded market expectations.

New Investment Incentive Framework: A Leap Towards High-Income Economy

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The New Investment Incentive Framework, announced in Budget 2025, marks Malaysia’s bold move to position itself as a high-income nation by prioritising high-value sectors, mainly in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital economy.

Palm Oil Market Faces Uncertainties Amid Weather Challenges, Supply Constraints

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) anticipates the palm oil market to continue to face significant uncertainties heading into 2025, with supply-side challenges exacerbated by adverse weather conditions and a slower replanting pace.

Research Firms Optimistic About Mah Sing's Growth Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd remained upbeat on the prospect for real estate development company Mah Sing Group Bhd, driven by its growing exposure to the booming Johor property market. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Mixed Wall Street Performance

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today amid a mixed performance on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. 

FBM KLCI Futures Mixed In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mixed in early trading. 

MECD Allocated RM2.57 Bln To Over 270,000 Women Entrepreneurs As Of November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) has allocated a total of RM2.57 billion to 272,242 women entrepreneurs under Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) as of November 2024.

AEON Credit Third Quarter Net Profit Eases To RM62.07 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (3Q 2025) fell to RM62.07 million from RM85.55 million last year.

CPO Futures Close Mostly Lower In Sync With Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower on Thursday in line with the weaker soybean oil performance on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures Close Lower, Reflecting US COMEX Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the subdued performance of US COMEX gold futures.