CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract ended mostly higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

World Bank Expects Global Growth Outlook At 2.3 Pct In 2025, Slowest Since 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Global growth is expected to weaken to 2.3 per cent in 2025, with deceleration in most economies relative to last year.

ASEAN Adopts Ambitious Economic Plan To Make Next Leap, Renews Quest For A Single Market

A Commentary By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

MACC Raids PeterLabs Offices Amid Misconduct Probe Involving Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today raided the offices of PeterLabs Holdings Bhd and its subsidiary, Thye On Tong Trading Sdn Bhd (TOT), over allegations of misconduct involving an executive director.

World's Top Economies US, China Agree Initial 90-day Tariff Relief After Geneva Talks

GENEVA, May 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The US and China have agreed to a sweeping rollback of punitive tariffs for an initial 90-day period, signalling a rare moment of relief in their protracted trade conflict and raising hopes for longer-term economic stability, according to a joint statement released by the US on Monday.

Flight Woes Due To Regional Conflicts Demand Malaysia’s Pivot Toward Digital, Trade Diversification -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation industry will likely record lower revenues as it faces higher air travel costs, supply chain delays and reduced tourism activity owing to prolonged flight disruptions.

China Airlines Cancels Flights Amid Pakistan Airspace Closure

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 7 (Bernama) -- China Airlines has cancelled and diverted three flights to and from Europe following the closure of Pakistani airspace on Tuesday (May 6).

Gold Futures Rise As India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday due to trade war uncertainties and after India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan in the wake of the recent Kashmir massacre.

Gold Futures End Lower As Risk Appetite Grows

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday as risk appetite improved on trade talks between US and China.

Bursa Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.93 Pct On US Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday, pressured by continued selling in financial services and healthcare stocks, amid tensions between United States President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Gold Futures To Stay Firm amid Bond Market Uncertainty, Rate Cut Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising concerns over the stability of the US bond market.

ASEAN To Engage In Frank And Constructive Dialogue With US On Tariffs, Says It Will Not Retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) – ASEAN will engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns after Washington imposed tariffs on 168 countries including all members of the Southeast Asian grouping.