Gold Futures Seen Trading Higher Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week on sustained demand for safe-haven assets like gold.

Gold Futures Ease On Profit-Taking Activities

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives eased slightly today as the market took a breather after yesterday’s gains. 

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit turned lower against the US dollar at the close today amid improved demand for the greenback following the US administration seeking ways to reduce the 10-year US Treasury yield rather than bringing down the Fed Fund Rate, said an analyst.    

Malaysia’s Industrial Sector Set For Growth In 2025, Driven By AI And Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s industrial sector is poised to sustain its growth this year, supported by strong government initiatives, infrastructure advancements, and emerging industrial parks integrating artificial intelligence (AI), according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

ASEAN Economic Ministers To Endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables At Upcoming Retreat

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) are set to endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) at the upcoming AEM’s Retreat in Johor at the end of February, aiming to drive regional economic integration, inclusivity, sustainability and digital trade.

Malaysia Remains Careful Of US Tariffs, Ready To Take Advantage Of Geopolitical Opportunities -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) --  It is too early to determine whether the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada, Mexico and China will harm or benefit Malaysia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Khazanah Continues To Diversify, Strengthen Global Portfolio, Driving Value Creation For Malaysia - MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue to diversify and strengthen its global portfolio in 2025 amid a not-so-easy and volatile global environment, managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir said.

Manufacturing Sector To Sustain Growth On Resilient Domestic Demand, Supply Chain Recovery -- PIVB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector is expected to sustain positive growth, supported by resilient domestic demand and gradual improvements in supply chain conditions, according to Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB).

MIDF Expects Ringgit To Strengthen To RM4.23 Against US Dollar In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, expects the ringgit to appreciate with an average rate of RM4.23 versus the US dollar this year.

F&N's Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Slips To RM169.018 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (1Q 2025) slipped to RM169.018 million from RM170.737 million recorded in 1Q 2024.

Analysts Mixed On Oil And Gas After Petronas Releases Activity Outlook 2025-2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Analysts are divided in their outlook for Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector following the release of the Petronas Activity Outlook (PAO) 2025-2027, which forecasts a general reduction in upstream activities and a focus on maintenance services.

Air Cargo Demand Soars 11.3 Pct In 2024, Surpassing 2021 Record -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo markets made significant strides last year, with demand rising 11.3 per cent in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) compared to 2023, surpassing the record volumes set in 2021, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).