ASEAN Manufacturing PMI Hits Record 53.8 In February On Strong New Orders, Output -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit a record high of 53.8 in February 2026, up from 52.8 in January 2026, driven by a record improvement in new orders as well as a near-record increase in output, said S&P Global.

European Markets Fall As Middle East Tensions Escalate

BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS, March 3 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- Most European markets closed sharply lower on Monday as stocks tumbled amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on US bases across the region, reported dpa-AFX.

Velesto Energy Unit Bags US$157 Mln Contract From Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd's (VEB) indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Velesto Drilling Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth US$157 million from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) to provide a jack-up drilling rig for the PCSB 2026-2030 contract period.

Malaysia's Manufacturing PMI Eases In February, Firms Remain Optimistic On The Outlook -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Business conditions in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector moderated for the first time in four months in February 2026 based on the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which eased to 49.3, below the neutral 50.0 threshold.

Rubber Production Incentive Activated In Sabah, Sarawak For February 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) has been activated for rubber smallholders in Sabah and Sarawak for February 2026 following lower average farmgate prices for cuplump rubber in both states, said the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

FBM KLCI Futures Set To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Corporate Earnings Season

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade sideways next week, as the market digests the ongoing corporate earnings season and global technology volatility.

Gold Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week, as traders are waiting on fresh leads and developments related to the US-Iran nuclear talks.

Gold Futures End Lower On Softer Greenback, US-Iran Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday amid a softer greenback and uncertainty concerning the US-Iran nuclear deal.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on the final trading day of the week, in line with the subdued performance of the cash market.

Gold Futures End Lower

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished lower on Thursday despite persisting uncertainty over US tariff policy and US-Iran negotiations.

KLCI Futures End Mostly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Thursday.

Gold Futures End Higher As US Tariff Uncertainty Persists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished higher on Wednesday as US tariff uncertainty continues.