Gold Futures Close Firmer, Tracking US COMEX Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended slightly higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in the US COMEX gold market.

Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 Allow Providers To Offer Fixed Rate, Variable Rate Loans -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) continues to allow hire-purchase providers to offer both fixed-rate and variable-rate loans, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Gold Futures Close Softer Ahead Of Fed Meeting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday as traders appeared to be cautious ahead that the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) may take a more hawkish stance at its meeting this week. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Differing US, China Economic Data

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday in tandem with regional rubber futures markets that tracked the economic performance of rubber consuming regions such as the United States and China, a dealer said.

BNM Likely To Assess Oil Shock Impact Before Interest Hike To Counter Inflation - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said policymakers are likely to assess the situation before raising interest rates to contain inflation resulting from the impact of the conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices.

Gold May Decline Temporarily As Investors Seek Dollar Liquidity -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices may decline temporarily as investors sell liquid assets to raise US dollar funding, similar to trends seen during the global financial crisis and the early phase of the COVID-19 shock, according to an analyst.

Gold Futures End Lower As Oil Prices Surge

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to end lower at Thursday's closing after crude oil prices surged past US$100, which pushed short end US yields and the dollar higher.

Proton Launches 2026 Proton X90 With New Powertrain Enhancing Performance, Driving Confidence

SUBANG JAYA, March 11 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd launched the 2026 Proton X90, a seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV) enhanced with a new powertrain that further strengthens performance and driving confidence.

Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

RAM Ratings Projects Malaysian Loan Growth Of 4.0-5.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) projects Malaysia’s system loan growth to come in at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2026, broadly in line with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection of 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent. 

BMW Malaysia Rolls Out 'March Into Joy" Campaign With Exclusive Offers On Selected Models

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- BMW Malaysia will roll out its nationwide sales event with the BMW March Into Joy programme from March 6 to March 8, 2026, inviting customers to explore exclusive offers on selected BMW models at all its authorised dealerships nationwide.

Juwai IQI Expects BNM To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- International real estate technology group, Juwai IQI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, choosing stability as Malaysia’s economy continues its strong performance.