Bursa Malaysia Appoints Fad'l Mohamed As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Datuk Fad’l Mohamed as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 1, 2025.

Ringgit Rises On Moody's Positive Sovereign Credit Rating

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, bolstered by Moody’s recent positive rating on Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating, an analyst said.  

At 8 am, the ringgit strengthened to 4.3710/3790 against the greenback, compared to Friday's close of 4.3750/3800.  

Malaysia Advocates ASEAN Strengths On Global Stage For Shared Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has consistently championed ASEAN’s strengths and advantages on the global stage, further solidifying Malaysia's role as ASEAN 2025 chair and driving regional prosperity.

CPO Futures Seen Quiet Next Week Amid Holiday Break

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade quietly next week due to the Chinese New Year festivities, according to Interband Group of Companies' senior palm oil trader, Jim Teh.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Move In Tight Range Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in a tight range due to the holiday-shortened trading period amid the festive season.

Rubber Market Set For Modest Gain Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Rubber market prices and demand are expected to remain volatile, with a slight upward trend forecast for next week, driven by unpredictable weather in southern Thailand, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Be On Cautious Mode Next Week Amid Festive Period

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week ahead of Chinese New Year and the first US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025, scheduled for Jan 28-29.

​​​​Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Ahead Of FOMC, Range RM4.37 - RM4.38 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the greenback next week, ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, and to remain within the RM4.37 to RM4.38 range, an economist said.

CPO Futures End Higher On Weak Output Expectations

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, driven by expectations of weak output in the coming weeks, in line with the seasonal trend, said palm oil dealer David Ng.

Ringgit Jumps To Near Three-Month High After Trump Softens Tone On China Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost three months against the US dollar at the close on Friday after US President Donald Trump adopted a softer tone on China tariffs and signalled that he wanted lower interest rates.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Profit-Taking Persists

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower as profit-taking activities persisted for a second consecutive day as investors positioned themselves ahead of next week’s shortened trading schedule, said an analyst.

TH Properties, Affin Bank Sign MoU To Offer Financing Solutions For Young Homebuyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- TH Properties Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Affin Bank Bhd to roll out financing solutions to bridge the homeownership gap for young graduates, homebuyers, and property investors.