FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher, Spot Month Outpaces Benchmark

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Monday.

Fadillah To Lead Malaysia At APEC Energy Ministers Meeting In Busan

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and its role in regional energy cooperation.

From Malaysia To Southeast Asia, Tenaga Nasional Taking Lead In Energising A Greener Tomorrow

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plays a pivotal role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative. 

Malaysia Palm Oil Outlook To Stay Bullish On Strong Exports, High CPO Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to stay bullish in the near term, supported by stronger exports and easing inventories, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said.

MDEC To Host ADCS 2025 In Johor To Boost ASEAN Digital Content

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital, through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), will host the ASEAN Digital Content Summit (ADCS 2025) from Sept 2 to 4 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre here, aiming to boost Southeast Asia’s creative digital economy and position Johor as a regional hub.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell signalled a possible interest rate cut in September.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Slightly Lower Next Week After Price Rally

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a slight bearish bias amid the recent sharp price rally that may deter further buying, a trader said.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Continue Upward Momentum Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, supported by a positive outlook on the cash market, according to an analyst.

CPO Futures End Higher In Line With Soybean Oil Gains

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday following gains in the soybean oil market, a trader said.

WITEX And WCAF 2025 Strengthen Regional Cooperation, ASEAN's Halal Economy

PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) and World Cultural and Arts Festival (WCAF) 2025 present significant opportunities to strengthen cooperation and boost the halal economy, Islamic tourism and creative industries in Southeast Asia, according to a senior aide of the Malaysian Prime Minister.

Zetrix AI Net Profit Rises To RM199.14 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd’s net profit increased to RM199.14 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM165.42 million in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly due to web3 application service fees on the Zetrix blockchain platform. 

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of US Fed Symposium In Jackson Hole

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium taking place tonight, as traders await signals on the US monetary policy.