Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, West Asia Tensions Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, as sentiment was pressured by escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Gold Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week, as markets anticipate that central banks will maintain aggressively hawkish stance due to rising energy-driven inflation.

Ringgit Set For Cautious Week Versus US Dollar Amid West Asia Conflict

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The foreign exchange market is expected to remain cautious next week, with the ringgit likely to oscillate around 4.00 to 4.05 against the US dollar amid ongoing uncertainties over the war in Iran, which has entered its fifth week.

CPO Futures To Trade Higher Next Week Amid West Asia Conflict

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week On Ongoing West Asia Conflict

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious and range-bound next week, as the local bourse continues to be confined within the 1,680–1,740 range driven by the West Asia conflict, said an economist. 

Oil Price Surge Driven Not Only By Supply And Demand But Also Shipping Costs, Insurance Premiums - Petronas

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global crude oil prices to as high as US$120 (US$1 = RM4.02) per barrel following the conflict in West Asia is not purely driven by supply and demand, but is also influenced by geopolitical factors, shipping costs, and insurance premiums, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Rising Costs Across The Energy Value Chain Limit Petronas’ Profits

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global oil prices following the conflict in West Asia does not necessarily lead to extraordinary profits, as cost increases also occur across the entire energy value chain, said Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Hassan Marican Appointed As Chairman Of Crisis Management Task Force - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican has been appointed as the chairman of the Crisis Management Task Force (PPPK) under the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) to coordinate the government's efforts to address the global energy crisis following the conflict in West Asia.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector In Advantageous Position Despite West Asia Conflict

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment On West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Friday, as cautious sentiment persisted, with investors remaining on the sidelines amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid West Asia Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade Friday as investors assessed risks from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Malaysia’s Economy Can Still Surprise On Upside, Says BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.