Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-bound In Holiday-Shortened Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade range-bound with a downward bias next week due to the shortened trading week.

Global Air Cargo Demand Up 4.0 Pct In April, Led By Asia-Pacific Airlines -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 4.0 per cent in April 2026, compared to April 2025 levels (4.0 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Gold Futures Close Lower On Softer COMEX Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, following a decline in COMEX prices.

Axiata To Continue Exploring Monetisation Of Portfolio Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is continuing to evaluate monetisation pathways for several portfolio assets as part of its broader value realisation strategy.

Leakage Of Subsidised Fuel Due To Smuggling Threatens National Fiscal Position - Economist

ALOR SETAR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Leakage of subsidised fuel due to smuggling activities continues to pose a major threat to the country’s fiscal position, with the government estimated to be losing billions of ringgit annually following the misuse of subsidised diesel intended for local consumers, according to an economist.

Axiata 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM273.80 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s net profit rose to RM273.80 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q) from RM159.84 million in the same quarter last year. 

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week amid weakness in the crude oil market, said a trader.

CPO Futures Slide On Indonesia Export Policy Uncertainty, Panic Selling

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Thursday amid uncertainty over Indonesia’s export policy, which triggered panic selling, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Regional Futures Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, weighed down by declines in regional rubber futures and lower benchmark crude oil prices amid expectations of easing supply tightness, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower As Investors Turn Defensive

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Tuesday as investors adopted a more defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical tensions and softer regional risk sentiment. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Crude Oil

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, pressured by declines in crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar, amid mixed sentiment in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

CPO Prices To Hold Around RM4,400 Per Tonne In June 2026 - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to hold around RM4,400 per tonne in June 2026, supported by global biofuel policies, says the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).