Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, supported by gains in the Shanghai rubber futures market following encouraging Chinese economic data, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Weaker Regional Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased at midday today, tracking weaker regional performance as investors remained cautious over potential de-escalation in West Asia.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Slightly Lower Versus Greenback

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies today but eased slightly against the US dollar as investors stayed cautious over ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Amid Heightened West Asia Tensions

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by external developments following reports of United States and Israeli attacks on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which dampened regional market sentiment.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Mixed Regional Market Performance

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, dragged by mixed regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid US-Iran Negotiations

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback and other major currencies on Tuesday, amid negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran that could end the conflict and lead to the reopening of the Straits of Hormuz.

IHH  Healthcare Focuses On Technology, Operational Efficiency To Manage Cost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) — IHH Healthcare Bhd is leveraging artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and ambulatory care expansion to manage rising medical inflation without heavily passing costs on to patients.

Banks In Malaysia, APAC Economies Less Impacted By Higher Energy Prices - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.

ACE Market-bound Eckem Holdings Aims To Raise RM15 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Industrial chemicals distributor Eckem Holdings Bhd aims to raise RM15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) in conjunction with its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd scheduled for July 3, 2026.

Singapore Maintains 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 2.0-4.0 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy is expected to maintain growth of 2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite rising downside risks of the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Malaysia Business To Remain Resilient Amid Global Economic Uncertainties - NCCIM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) expects Malaysian businesses to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Wall Street Gains, Positive Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as hopes grew for a resolution of the West Asia conflict, coupled with positive domestic economic data.