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Rubber Market Expected To Rise Next Week On Tightening Supply, Rising Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by tightening supply conditions and rising concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Gold Futures Slip As Stronger US Dollar Offsets Safe-haven Appeal

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives declined on Tuesday, in line with weaker US COMEX gold futures as the greenback strengthens amid the Middle East conflict.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Surging Oil Prices, Supply Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today,  supported by a sharp jump in crude oil prices.

Singapore SME Wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize For Food Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based small and medium enterprise (SME) N&E Innovations has been named the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winner in the Food category, recognising its work in reducing food waste and improving food safety through circular innovation.

MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC By The End Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence the first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in December, said MITI secretary-general  Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast Trimmed Amid Tariff Risks, But Outlook Seen Remaining Resilient

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 region is projected to grow at 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according to the latest ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) quarterly update by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower In Absence Of Catalyst

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower in the absence of new catalyst, coupled with the closure of Wall Street on June 19, an analyst said.

Malaysia Firm Against Unilateral Tariffs, Reaffirms Support For Multilateral Trade - PM Anwar

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains firmly opposed to unilateral tariffs and continues to uphold a multilateral, rules-based international trading system, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Trump’s Tariffs On ASEAN: Nothing To Dread, Everything To Fear

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners. 

Main Market Debutant Pantech Global Eyes Expansion In North Africa, South America

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Pantech Global Bhd is accelerating its international expansion, targeting high-growth markets in North Africa and South America after listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weaker Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, in line with weaker sentiment on the regional bourses due to emerging concerns over Middle East geopolitical tensions, according to an analyst.