Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Tightness Concerns, Firmer Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by greater expectation of supply tightness, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday Due To Profit-taking

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downtrend at midday as profit-taking activities continued in selected blue-chip counters, led by the financial services stocks. 

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Ringgit Hits Fresh 2018 High Of 3.9540 Against US Dollar, Extends Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded at 3.9540 against the US dollar at the lunch break, marking a fresh high since May 15, 2018, when it last stood at the same level, and extending its run of fresh highs.

MITI, Agencies Conducting Cost-benefit Analysis On ART - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), together with its agencies such as the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, is conducting a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US).

Ringgit Opens Steady At 3.96 Vs Greenback As US-Japan Intervention Talks Heat Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit steadily opened at 3.96 against the US dollar this morning, amid talks of possible currency intervention by the United States and Japanese authorities intensified. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Weaker Output Expectations, Strong Export Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, dragged down by the stronger ringgit versus the US dollar amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

MTT Shipping And Logistics Gets SC Approval For Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Maritime logistics services provider MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd (MTTSL) has obtained approval from Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for its proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

ManageEngine To Open Data Centre In Asean This Year

CHENNAI, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Zoho Corporation's IT division ManageEngine is planning to open a data centre in the ASEAN region this year.

CPO Futures To Trade In RM3,800-RM3,900 Range Next Week -- Interband Group

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the range of RM3,800 to RM3,900 per tonne next week, a trader said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Higher Next Week, Aiming To Breach 4.00-Mark Again

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade higher as investors remain constructive towards the local note, aiming to break the 4.00-level again next week.