Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by stable regional foreign exchange conditions, despite firmer US economic data overnight.

CPO Futures Higher On Rumours Indonesia May Raise Export Duty To 15 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday on market rumours that Indonesia may raise CPO export duty to fund the B50 biodiesel mandate, said a trader.

Gold Futures End Higher, Despite Weaker US COMEX Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, despite their weak performance in the US COMEX.

SC To Review Derivatives Levy Remittance By Bursa Malaysia Before 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd today clarified that the amount of remittance from derivatives levy to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will be reviewed by the commission prior to the expiry of the three-year period ending in 2028.

PM Anwar Calls For Malaysia-Turkiye Cooperation In Technology, Digitalisation And AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia and Turkiye should work together in areas such as sharing technologies, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to confront global challenges and achieve mutual prosperity.

PM Anwar Tells Emerging Economies To Forge New Alliances And Not Be Dictated By Big Powers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on emerging economies to realise that their future is not necessarily tied to the dictates of the big powers, be it the United States or China, but rather their own ability to forge new and mutually beneficial economic alliances.

KLCI Futures End Mostly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Wednesday. 

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US Economic Data Releases

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as markets adopted a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases later tonight, an analyst said.

Well-Located Assets To Drive Klang Valley Property Market In 2026 -- CBRE WTW

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Klang Valley property market performance for this year will be mainly driven by well-located, high-quality assets that meet changing work, shopping and travel needs, according to CBRE WTW Valuation and Advisory Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds 0.27 Pct On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed With SMR 20 Uptrend On Regional Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, with Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR) 20 prices continuing their uptrend supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Pluxee Q1 Revenue Up 9 Pct, Confirms Fiscal 2026 Targets

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Pluxee reported first-quarter (Q1) fiscal 2026 total revenues of 308 million euros, up 9.0 per cent organically, marking a robust start to the year and prompting the group to reaffirm all full-year financial objectives. (1 Euro = RM4.73)