Cocoa, Pepper Continue Resilient Performance In 2024, Positive Outlook In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Cocoa and pepper continued their upward performance in 2024 driven by higher global demand and the government’s support towards the commodity’s growth.

Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

Rise In Oil Prices Lifts Ringgit Higher At Close

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward trajectory to close higher against the US dollar and major currencies, mainly lifted by rising oil prices.

SME Sentiment Index Hits Record High In 2H 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The small and medium enterprise (SME) sentiment index rose to 55.8 in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024), up from 54.7 in the first half (1H 2024), according to SME Bank Malaysia Bhd.

Renewed Buying Interest Lifts FBM KLCI To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) staged a rebound from last Friday’s losses to close higher today, underpinned by renewed buying interest in banking stocks, in line with the mostly positive regional market performance, said an analyst.

Rubber Market To Stay Volatile Next Week Amid Weather Woes, Global Uncertainty

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain volatile next week, with potential for higher prices due to adverse weather conditions in major producing countries and a global shortage of natural rubber stocks, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma).

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.

Palm Oil Prices Could Range Between RM4,000 And RM5,000 Per Tonne In 2025 -- CPOPC

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts palm oil prices could range between RM4,000 and RM5,000 per tonne in 2025, driven by stagnating production in key markets, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, in line with most regional markets, with investors continuing to buy selected heavyweight stocks, led by utility counters.

Rubber Market Closes Higher As Regional Rubber Futures Markets Rally

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued its upward trend to close higher today.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains In Morning Session But Key Index Stays Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher as gains in plantation stocks helped offset selling pressure in the financial sector.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound Next Week, Tracking Tight Supply Situation Due To Weather Disruptions -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a tendency to be higher mainly due to a tight supply situation from the weather disruptions, said industry expert Denis Low.