Rubber Market Ends Slightly Higher On Firm Crude Oil Prices, Regional Gains

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly higher today, boosted by steady benchmark crude oil prices and an uptick in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Li Qiang At ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Boosts Regional Cooperation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang's presence at the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur next week reflects China's strong commitment to regional cooperation.

Labour Productivity Per Hour Up 1.0 Pct In Q1 2025

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 (Bernama) -- Labour productivity per hour worked grew 1.0 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, registering RM42.50 per hour, according to the Labour Productivity Statistics for First Quarter 2025 (Q1 2025) released today.

Bursa Malaysia Mirrors Weaker Wall Street's Performance At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, mirroring a weaker Wall Street’s performance overnight. 

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Following US Credit Rating Downgrade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, supported by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) which fell 0.71 per cent to 100.376 following a downgrade of the United States government's sovereign credit rating.

Current OPR Setting Consistent With Economic Growth - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects the overnight policy rate (OPR) to remain at 3 per cent for the rest of the year, as this level aligns with current assessments of economic growth and inflation.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Regional Futures Performance

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased today in tandem with regional rubber futures markets.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Regional Futures Mart

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market traded lower today in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets performance and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar Amid Global Economic Uncertainties

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated versus the US dollar at the close today due to renewed concerns over global economic uncertainties and mixed signals from the United States’ (US) monetary policy front, said an economist.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today tracking the weaker regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit versus the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Downward Bias Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with a downward bias amid ongoing global uncertainties, said industry expert Denis Low.