KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher, supported by gains in regional rubber futures amid concerns over lower production in major natural rubber-producing countries, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government expects the country's fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concern over the stronger ringgit against the US dollar, which will affect the demand for the commodity in the near term, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the previous week’s sharp selloff.
SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be cautiously bullish next week, supported by steady upstream price momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as market sentiment improved after the exchange clarified that Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) recent action was specific to Indonesia, with no similar concerns expected for Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at Friday’s open as persistent uncertainties in the United States continued to weigh on the greenback, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific airlines led global performance in 2025, with air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rising 8.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by most major routes, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s disclosure and transparency standards remain strong, and the initial public offerings (IPOs) with a free float below 25 per cent have not raised material concerns for Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), said chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has strengthened its long-term commitment to the country’s automotive industry with the launch of its latest model, the locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV (WEY G9), aimed at supporting technology transfer within the new energy vehicle segment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is eyeing RM28 billion in total initial public offering (IPO) market capitalisation this year, up from the RM27.4 billion achieved in 2025.
