South Korea Eases Discount Rate Rules For Non-Life Insurers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The recent easing of discount rate regulations by South Korea’s financial authorities will alleviate pressure on the solvency position of the country’s non-life insurers, according to a new AM Best commentary.

Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill 2025 Sets New Benchmark, Protects 1.2 Mln Workers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.

CPO Futures End Mostly Lower On Weak Demand, Rising Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower today on weak demand and rising production.

Gold Futures End Higher As Traders Await Key US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today,  as traders awaited the release of key United States data this week. 

FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today.

CPO Futures Set To Trade Lower Next Week Due To Profit Taking

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade lower next week due to profit taking, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

FBM KLCI Futures Seen Higher Next Week Amid Positive Sentiment Ahead Of Key Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, tracking the underlying cash market.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, as investors are still drawn to the safe-haven asset following the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to cut interest rates for the third time this year.

CPO Futures Close Lower, Tracking Losses In Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, tracking weakness in soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

FBM KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, in line with the positive performance of the cash market.

Sabah Tables RM6.4 Bln Budget For 2026

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government today tabled the state’s Budget 2026, amounting to RM6.402 billion, with an estimated surplus of RM28 million.

Gold Futures End Higher On Expectations Of Further US Rate Cuts Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by expectations of further interest rate cuts next year, which are making the safe-haven asset more attractive to investors.