Rubber Market Expected To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in cautious mode, driven by tight supply due to the El Niño season and West Asia peace talks.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, following a drop in crude oil prices below US$100 per barrel, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Range-bound Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode next week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully breached above the 1,750 level, supported by improving global risk appetite and Wall Street’s repeated record highs, said an analyst. 

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talk

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, as markets continue to focus on the ongoing West Asia peace talks, a trader said.

Hume Cement's 3Q Net Profit Up On Gains From Disposal Of Subsidiary

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Hume Cement Industries Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM243.75 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026), from RM40.64 million in 3Q 2025, primarily due to a one-off gain on the disposal of a subsidiary during the quarter.

SkyeChip IPO Oversubscribed 95.03 Times Ahead Of Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- SkyeChip Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 95.03 times ahead of its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Not All EVs Will Become Expensive After CBU Duties Return - Sim

BATU KAWAN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Claims that all electric vehicles (EVs) will become more expensive following the reimposition of import duties on completely built-up (CBU) EVs from July are inaccurate, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Five-day Winning Streak On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a five-day rally to close lower on Friday on profit-taking and in line with weaker global markets as renewed military developments between the United States and Iran hurt risk appetite, said an analyst. 

Mr D.I.Y. Raises RM540 Mln Via Inaugural Sukuk, IMTN Oversubscribed 5.6 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd has raised a total RM540 million via the inaugural issuance under its RM5.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programmes, with the Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) tranche oversubscribed by 5.6 times.

Rubber Closes Higher On Gains In Crude Oil Prices, Supply Shortages

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Friday, supported by firmer benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over supply shortages due to wet weather disruptions in major producing countries, a dealer said. 

Bursa Malaysia In Negative Territory At Midday On Uncertain West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its downward momentum at midday, in line with the weaker performance across regional markets as sentiment was dragged by renewed developments surrounding the United States (US)-Iran conflict. 

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite West Asia Risks, Says BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.