1d ago
By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global energy supply.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Global SWF has published the sixth edition of its annual Governance, Sustainability, and Resilience (GSR) Scoreboard, assessing 200 of the world’s largest Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Public Pension Funds managing a collective US$29.4 trillion across 80 countries. (US$1=RM4.19)
2d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias amid a constructive backdrop, as investors shift their focus away from the Middle East risks, an analyst said.
6d ago
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.
6d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
6d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday as it settled into a holding pattern following the easing of Middle East tensions but remains well supported on dips, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
6d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the shortened trading week on a positive note with the key index rising 0.55 per cent on continued bargain hunting amid improved market sentiment, an analyst said.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are having a short-term impact on Malaysia, particularly in terms of economic stability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
7d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Thursday, tracking mixed signals from Wall Street’s overnight performance amid a cautious market tone, an analyst said.
7d ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday, as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East capped gains, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.