Americhem's R&D Centre In India To Enhance Colour Development, Customer Support

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Americhem Inc has launched a new research and development (R&D) centre in Silvassa, India, located at Olive Industrial Park, to strengthen its service capabilities across India and Southeast Asia.

Local Institutions Support Bursa Malaysia For 15th Week - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their support for Bursa Malaysia for the 15th consecutive week, recording net purchases of RM149.4 million, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) said.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Opening As Investors Cautious On Global Trade Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in the early session on the first trading day of February as investors focused on heightened global trade tensions and tit-for-tat measures following the US tariffs.

Beefing Up Smallholders, Higher-yielding Trees critical for Rubber Industry’s Growth - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to maintain an upward bias next week, trading within the US$2,775 per troy ounce to US$2,825 per troy ounce range, driven by strong physical demand in Asia and speculative interest from the Western markets.

Malakoff Completes Acquisition Of ZEC Solar, TJZ Suria

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd has completed its acquisition of ZEC Solar Sdn Bhd and TJZ Suria Sdn Bhd.

CPO Futures Continue Uptrend On Weaker Output Forecast, Higher Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives climbed for the fourth consecutive day of trading on Friday due to higher soybean oil prices as well as weaker production outlook in the coming weeks, a dealer said.

Maybank Offers Financial Relief For Flood Victims In Sarawak, Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Maybank has reiterated its commitment to assist individuals and small and medium enterprise (SME) customers affected by the recent heavy rainfall and floods in Sarawak and Sabah through its Flood Relief Assistance programme. 

Banks Extend Assistance To Flood-affected Customers In Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Various banks, including Public Bank Bhd, Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd and OCBC Bank (M) Bhd, have come forward to offer assistance to their loan and financing customers who are affected by the floods in Sabah and Sarawak.

Awantec Sells Office Building For RM25 Mln In Asset Rationalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Awanbiru Technology Bhd (Awantec)’s wholly owned subsidiary, Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, has entered into eight separate sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) with Puncak Hartanah Intelek Sdn Bhd to dispose of an eight-storey office building for RM25 million.  

Renewed Buying Interest Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End Higher In Thin Trading

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from early losses to end the holiday-shortened trading week on a positive note, albeit in thin trading, supported by renewed buying interest, said an analyst.

Malaysia's Banking System Maintains Healthy Liquidity Position In December 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system maintained strong liquidity buffers in December 2024, with an aggregate Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 160.7 per cent, up from 147.9 per cent in November, supporting ongoing financial intermediation, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.