Rubber Market Ends Lower

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets and losses in crude oil prices, a dealer said. 

Data Centre's Robust Expansion To Drive Electricity Demand – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The robust expansion of data centres (DCs) is expected to drive electricity demand, which in turn will increase the need for power generation and gas consumption, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research).

Weak US Dollar May Slow Tech Sector Recovery In 2h 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects further US dollar depreciation to weigh on the technology sector’s recovery in the second half of 2025.

Escalating Tension In Middle East Raises Cost Concerns Among Travellers, Insurers

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.

Malaysia Has Buffers To Weather Capital Outflows -- Abdul Wahid

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has adequate buffers to weather volatility, including capital outflows, triggered by global interest rate hikes, said International Centre for Education for Islamic Finance (INCEIF) University Professor of Practice Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar. 

Malaysia’s IPI Growth In April Reflects Strong Demand, industrial Vitality

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth in April 2025, driven primarily by a robust manufacturing sector, reflects strong aggregate demand and industrial vitality, an economist said. 

MIDF Research: Oil Prices Under Pressure As Supply Outpaces Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to remain under pressure and could fall below US$65 per barrel (pb) due to persistent oversupply and weaker demand projections, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research).

Oversupply, Price Pressures Stall Glove Industry Recovery - PublicInvest

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian glove sector remains under pressure as persistent oversupply, cautious customer sentiment, and pricing competition continue to weigh on recovery prospects.

VistaJet Sees 17 Pct Rise In 2024 Pet-Friendly Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- VistaJet, the world’s first and only global private aviation company, has reported a 17 per cent increase in flight traffic in 2024, driven by growing demand for pet-friendly summer travel.

CIMB Securities Cuts KLCI Earnings Forecasts By 5.6 Pct After Weak 1Q

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

US Tariffs Could Cost Malaysia Up To 4 Pct Of Solar Panel Export Value

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) --  Malaysia could lose up to four per cent of the export value of its solar panels if the United States (US) proceeds with its proposed tariffs on solar panel product imports, according to industry observers. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Lower Oil Prices, Stronger Ringgit

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today, weighed down by declining crude oil prices and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.