Rubber Market Expected To Trade Slightly Higher Next Week Due To Weather Uncertainties

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade slightly higher next week due to weather uncertainties caused by climate change leading to rubber tree leaves falling, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Stages Mild Rebound

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded slightly after shrinking in the previous session mirroring Wall Street’s recovery, but sentiment remains weak due to uncertainties over US inflationary pressures.

Boulder Imaging Unveils World’s First CDI2-compliant Software For Central Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging, a leader in machine vision and artificial intelligence solutions, has unveiled the world’s first Common Detector Interface 2 (CDI2)-compliant software for central banks.

Special Dividend Likely, Given MPI's Strong Net Cash Position - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd forecasts the Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) to issue a potential special dividend, given its strong net cash position of RM991 million as of September 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Trade Easier, CI Down 6.23 Pts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in negative mode, in sync with most regional bourses, following hotter-than-expected United States (US) inflation data which is likely to delay potential rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

Capital A, AAX Stocks Up After Positive 4Q Operating Stats

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shares rose after the release of their positive fourth-quarter financial year 2024 (4QFY24) operating statistics.

CPOPC Forecasts Modest 2025 Growth In Palm Oil Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts an increase in palm oil production this year across Malaysia, Indonesia, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea compared to 2024 levels.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower, Hot US Inflation Reading Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally lower in early trade Thursday as investors reacted to the hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which is expected to prevent the Federal Reserve from easing interest rate.

US Fed's Hawkish Stance Weighs On Gold Futures

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today as sentiment for the safe-haven metal weakened following the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) hawkish stance on its interest rates.

Ample Room For Public Bank To Raise Dividend Payout -- CIMB Securities 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s (PBB) dividend yield is likely to climb to above 5.0 per cent from this year despite its flattish share price, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reopened firmer as bargain hunting emerged, allowing the main index to return to above the 1,590 territory on Wednesday.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Uncertainty Over Trump's Latest Tariff Plan

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today as uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs on steel and aluminium imports fueled demand for the safe-haven metal.