Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Futures Gains, Strong China Data

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Wednesday due to gains in the regional rubber futures markets, which were buoyed by improved economic data from China, said a dealer.

Trump Tariffs In Focus Ahead Of Key US Court Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Countries across the globe, including Malaysia, await the US Supreme Court ruling later today on the reciprocal tariff imposed by President Donald Trump. 

Malaysia’s Export Outlook Points To Moderate Growth Amid Global Trade Shifts

PETALING JAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export outlook is characterised by moderate growth this year as the global economy adjusts to shifting trade patterns and new tariff structures. 

MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026

Strong Demand For Malaysia Airlines’ Chengdu Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has resumed its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China market and strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Western China, and supporting Malaysia’s inbound tourism ambitions under Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

CPO Futures Close Lower Despite Gains In Early Session

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today despite trading moderately higher in the early session, supported by gains in competing oils, mainly sunflower oil and soybean oil, as well as an upward momentum in energy prices.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, tracking movements in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

November 2025 Air Passenger Demand Up 5.7 Pct Y-O-Y -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 versus the same period a year ago, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

RHB IB Sees Steady Cement Demand From 13MP Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd expects cement demand to remain steady, supported by infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has targeted RM430 billion in gross development expenditure for the 2026–2030 period, compared with RM415 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan.

CPO Futures Higher On Rumours Indonesia May Raise Export Duty To 15 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday on market rumours that Indonesia may raise CPO export duty to fund the B50 biodiesel mandate, said a trader.

PM Anwar Tells Emerging Economies To Forge New Alliances And Not Be Dictated By Big Powers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on emerging economies to realise that their future is not necessarily tied to the dictates of the big powers, be it the United States or China, but rather their own ability to forge new and mutually beneficial economic alliances.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds 0.27 Pct On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights.