By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower today as stronger-than-expected US economic data tempered expectations of an interest rate cut this month, boosting the greenback’s appeal over the precious metal.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Persistent buying momentum, mostly seen in selected technology and Petronas-linked counters pushed the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to record another intraday high at the close today, extending its rally to five consecutive trading sessions, an analyst said.
JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- Johor’s success in recording the highest gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the country last year strengthens the implementation of the Johor Maju Agenda, which targets GDP growth of between seven and eight per cent annually for the state by the year 2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to propel Johor's share of national gross domestic product (GDP) to exceed 12 per cent by 2023, should their investments materialise according to plan, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.
JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is confident that the state is on the right track to emerge as Malaysia’s new economic driver when it records the highest gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by growing expectations of interest rate cut by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak for June 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain a cautious stance and cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in the second half of 2025, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said, citing mixed monetary signals, persistent trade policy uncertainty, and subdued inflation.
PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP).
JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 (Bernama) -- Johor’s property market is expected to enter a new phase of growth following the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement and the ongoing development of the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.
