Malaysia To Focus On Strengthening Economic Cooperation, Attracting Investments In ASEAN Summit

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will focus on strengthening economic cooperation in ASEAN and enhancing regional trade and investment at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits that will begin tomorrow in Laos.

FBM KLCI Futures Firmer In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade today, tracking the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Positive Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher in line with Wall Street’s positive performance after the United States September’s non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, a sign that the economy remains strong.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar As Traders Assess Feds Next Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher on Monday amid weak sentiment as traders reassessed their stance on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) possibly taking more time to reduce interest rates, an economist said.

Malaysians Must Realise That Country Is Not Immune To Effects Of Global Uncertainty -- Rafizi

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysians need to understand and accept that the country, being an open market economy, is exposed to the effects arising from global economic uncertainty, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Stay Cautious Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to move in tandem with the underlying cash market next week.

Middle East Tensions To Sustain Interest In Gold Futures Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Interest in the gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to sustain next week amid the Middle East tensions, but the anticipation of a stronger US dollar could put downward pressure on prices.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with an upward bias amid rising crude oil and soybean oil prices, a dealer said.

CPO Futures Close Higher Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday amid rising crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Heitech Padu Unaware Of Reason For Share Price Spike

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Heitech Padu Bhd said it was unaware of any reason for the sharp rise in its share price and trading volume in response to an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Gold Futures End Higher Spurred By Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to end higher on Friday, driven by steady demand.

Malaysian, Indonesia Lead In Islamic Public Finance Innovations

JAKARTA, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia are acknowledged as pioneers in developing Islamic public finance instruments within their fiscal policies, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF).