Acquisition of One of World's Largest Gas Fields An Extraordinary Achievement For Petronas - PM Anwar

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) success in securing one of the world's largest gas fields, following an agreement signed with the government of Turkmenistan, as an extraordinary achievement that positions the national oil and gas company among industry leaders.

Malaysia To 'Seriously' Look Into Expanding Settling Foreign Trade Payments In Local Currencies -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Anwar Thanks Putin For Russia's Support On Energy Cooperation, Petronas

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia’s support in strengthening energy cooperation with Malaysia, especially Petroliam Nasional  Bhd (Petronas).

KLCI Futures Likely To Remain Positive Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is likely to maintain a constructive near-term outlook, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, improving global risk sentiment, and a relatively stable domestic macroeconomic environment.

BizMatch Tokyo Has Potential To Generate Deals Worth RM500 Mln - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Bank Rakyat BizMatch: Make Malaysian Businesses Great programme, which is being held in Tokyo, Japan, in conjunction with the Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia 2026, is expected to generate business deals worth more than RM500 million in the next 12 months.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Between RM4.02 And RM4.04 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between RM4.02 and RM4.04 against the US dollar next week as investors remain cautious amid prevailing geopolitical uncertainties.

Ringgit Weighed Down By Rising Fuel Prices, Geopolitical Risks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday amid cautious sentiment over lingering geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising fuel prices.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Firmer Note Amid Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a firmer note today, outperforming a broadly weaker regional market, as local sentiment was supported by bargain hunting in oversold blue-chip stocks following the benchmark index’s recent slide.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as investors engaged in bargain hunting following the extended market closure last week, while positive sentiment from Wall Street's overnight gains also supported buying interest.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To Close Marginally Lower

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close marginally lower on Friday, pressured by late selling in blue-chip stocks as investors turned cautious amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, which continued to dampen market sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Losses To Open Higher, Tracking Wall Street Cues

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor sentiment improved amid easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the greenback on Friday amid news about the possible United States-Iran truce, which is expected to have a positive impact on the local note, said an analyst.