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.

MARC Ratings Forecasts Malaysia's Economy To Expand By 4.3 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and electronic products as well as data centre infrastructure.

Maybank IB Positive On REITS, Earnings Growth Forecast At 9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained a positive stance on the Malaysia real estate investment trust (REIT) sector into 2026, supported by resilient fundamentals, a stable rate environment and tourism-led demand recovery.

Utilities Sector Set To Benefit From Malaysia’s Data Centre Expansion -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The utilities sector remains a key beneficiary of Malaysia’s accelerating data centre roll-out, underpinned by resilient electricity demand growth and long-term recurring income streams.

Affin Bank Projects 4.3 Pct GDP Growth For Malaysia This Year

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Wet Weather

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by a regional uptrend in rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Banking Sector Poised For Steady 2026 On Credit Growth, NIM Expansion -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd. 

Rubber Market Set To Trade Sideways With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, moving sideways with a slight upward bias, said industry expert Denis Low.

Kenanga IB Maintains 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). 

SEDA Malaysia Hosts AI Webinar To Advance Sustainable Energy Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia has organised the ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Role in the Energy Sector’ webinar to explore how advanced digital technologies are shaping the future of sustainable energy.

Ringgit To Trade In Narrow Range Against US Dollar In Holiday-shortened Week Ahead

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.

Rubber Market Expected To Be Quiet Next Week With A Slight Upward Bias

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be quiet with a tendency to move slightly higher next week, said industry expert Denis Low.