FBM KLCI Rises 0.17 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded slightly higher in early action, tracking mixed overnight performance on Wall Street ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision tomorrow.

Glove Counters Jump In Early Session On Higher Us Tariffs On Chinese Imports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Glove counters rose in early Tuesday trading following a recent announcement by the US Trade Representative (USTR) on substantial tariff increases imposed on Chinese imports, including a phased tariff structure for medical face masks and surgical gloves.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs Greenback Amid Hopes Of US Rate Cuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last Friday’s gains, trading firmer against the US dollar and breaching the RM4.30 level at Tuesday's opening, driven by persistent buying interest amid expectations of a US interest rate cut, analysts said.

Penang State Govt To Continue To Attract Investors

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Penang State Government will continue to promote the state’s industrial sector to attract investors to set up factories in Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP 3) and Casia City Technology Park (BCTP) in Batu Kawan near here.

SFZ Forest City To Be Launched On Friday, Incentives To Be Introduced - State Exco

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 16 (Bernama) – Forest City’s special financial zone (SFZ) will be launched this Friday with various incentives and packages to stimulate investment, growth and economic activities in Johor.

German SMEs Keen On Exploring Collaboration Opportunities With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Recognising Malaysia as a key trading partner for Germany in ASEAN, Germany’s Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities with the country.

India Hikes Import Tax On Palm Oil, Other Edible Oils By 20 Pct

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has hiked import tax on palm oil and other edible oils by 20 per cent, a move seen as helping local oilseed farmers.

India Removes Minimum Price Restriction On Basmati Rice, Onion Exports

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has removed the minimum price bar for basmati rice and onion exports, with the country's trade minister hailing the decision as beneficial to farmers.

Bad Weather Conditions Likely To Boost Rubber Market Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) — The local rubber market is expected to trade higher next week due to uncertainties caused by bad weather conditions, which could boost both demand and prices, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Consolidate Next Week Amid Strength In Global Equities

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to consolidate within the 1,630-1,670 range next week, offering accumulation opportunities and potentially setting the stage for an upward move as market sentiment improves.

Ringgit Likely To Continue Uptrend Next Week, Trading At 4.28-4.29 Against US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend next week, trading at 4.28 to 4.29 against the US dollar, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 17-18. 

Gold Futures To Trade In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) is likely to trade in consolidation mode next week, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting on Sept 17-18.