Gold Futures Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week Amid West Asia War, Rising Crude Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain cautious in the near term as the lack of positive development in the war in West Asia has resulted in crude oil prices gradually climbing.

Rubber Market To See Some Volatility With Slight Downtrend Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to see some volatility next week with a slight downtrend amid the shortage of crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, said an industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Rally In Energy Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed moderately higher today, tracking gains in energy prices,

Global Plastic Supply Disrupted, Govt Steps Up Efforts To Secure Additional Sources - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global plastic supply is currently being affected by disruptions to oil and gas production, as well as uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,500 Per Tonne On Biodiesel Expansion - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Industrial, Utilities Stocks Support

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, lifted by buying in heavyweight stocks led by industrial products and utilities counters, despite weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.

SMR 20 Hits New 2026 High At Close On Firmer Regional Futures, Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today to hit a new high in 2026, supported by firmer regional rubber futures and stronger crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On US-Iran Truce Extension

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by improved sentiment after US President Donald Trump extended the West Asia ceasefire, with gains led by banking stocks in line with a firmer overnight performance on Wall Street.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soybean Oil, DCE Performance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to close higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performance in related vegetable oils on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

Malaysia Seen As Safe-Haven Energy Investment Hub -- MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is emerging as a key investment destination in Southeast Asia (SEA), as capital shifts towards regions capable of delivering immediate or near-term energy production to offset potential supply disruptions, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Possible US-Iran Renegotiations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today on improved sentiment amid possible renegotiations between the United States and Iran despite Wall Street closing lower overnight.

Government Focuses On Policy Adjustments To Address Cost Pressures, Global Supply Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on policy adjustments to manage cost pressures while simultaneously ensuring the supply of basic necessities needed to address the impact of the global supply crisis.