Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by regional rubber futures despite firmer crude oil prices, a trader said.

139th Canton Fair Draws Record Overseas Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The 139th Canton Fair in Guangdong Province concluded with a record number of overseas buyers, underscoring continued global demand for Chinese products and manufacturing innovation.

Malaysia Targets Stronger EV Ecosystem Via OEM-Local Vendor Ties -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to collaborate with local vendors to level up the entire value chain and ecosystem via the new electric vehicle (EV) policy, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

TSplus Showcases Global Strategy At Annual International Meeting In Greece

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- TSplus, a French software company, centred its annual International Meeting on collaboration and shared purpose during a six-day event held in Greece.

Stoneshield Capital Becomes Meliá’s Second-Largest Shareholder 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Stoneshield Capital has become the second-largest shareholder in Meliá Hotels International (Meliá) with a 9.5 per cent stake, while Stoneshield co-founder, Juan Pepa has been appointed to Meliá’s Board of Directors.

PDI Technologies, The Retail Marketeers Honour Six Women In Europe’s Convenience Retail, Mobility Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies and The Retail Marketeers announced the recipients of the 2026 European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards, recognising women leaders in Europe’s convenience retail and mobility sectors.

EPF Introduces i-Legasi, i-Emas, And Retirement Goal Calculator

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) today introduced i-Legasi, i-Emas and the Retirement Goal Calculator as part of wider efforts to enhance retirement security and financial resilience across generations.

Three Local Companies Approved For Access To Arm Ltd's Technology - Akmal

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 (Bernama) -- The government has extended offers under the strategic collaboration between the Malaysian government and Arm Ltd to three local companies as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s capabilities in integrated circuit (IC) design.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today, tracking the decline in the cash market.

KLCI Futures To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in cautious and range-bound mode as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach amidst the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, following a drop in crude oil prices below US$100 per barrel, a trader said.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade In Narrow Range On Expectations Of Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a narrow range of US$4,680 to US$4,780 per troy ounce next week, on expectations of easing tensions in West Asia.