Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Mild Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher as mild bargain hunting emerged in most heavyweights led by consumer and industrial products and services stocks, said an analyst.

Budget 2025 To Help Those Caught In Relentless Struggle Against Rising Cost Of Living

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 will be a delicate balance between maintaining economic growth and ensuring that the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of society comprising low-income earners, single mothers and people with disabilities are looked after against a backdrop of rising prices.

CPO Futures Rebound To Close Higher Tracking Bullish CBOT Soybean Oil

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in the Chicago Board of Trade’s soybean oil futures overnight.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX gold market, a dealer said.

Sime Darby to Enhance ROE, Plans Strategic Growth for FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd aims to enhance its return on equity (ROE), reduce debt, prioritise the integration of new acquisitions and strengthen its partnership with Toyota and Daihatsu Japan in the financial year 2025 (FY2025).

Global Commercialisation Strategies Set To Boost Malaysian Tech Startups, Scaleups -- MDEC

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s focus on global commercialisation strategies is set to drive significant economic impact for local tech startups and scaleups, particularly as the nation positions itself as the digital gateway to ASEAN.

Budget 2025: Be Supportive of OGSE Sector to Continue Growth Trajectory - MPRC

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) is optimistic the tabling of Budget 2025 will create a supportive environment for the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector to continue its growth trajectory following its recovery from recent challenging years.

Budget 2025: Call For Government To Address Labour Shortage In Automotive, EV Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Additional funding should be allocated to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in the upcoming Budget 2025 for electric vehicle (EV) skills training to attract interest and address the current workforce shortage in the automotive sector, particularly in EV technology.

Ringgit Up Vs USD On Trump's Tariff Hike Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to remain elevated after the United States (US) presidential election candidate, Donald Trump revealed his plan to raise import tariffs to protect and grow the US economy.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, tracking the underlying cash market performance. 

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, tracking weakness in the Chicago Board of Trade’s soybean oil futures overnight and lower crude oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Strengthening US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance.