Rubber Market Ends Higher On Crude Oil Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market started the week higher on Monday, supported by gains in benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

PIVB Keeps 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Unchanged At 4.6 Pct as Domestic Demand Supports Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast at 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with domestic demand still anchoring the expansion.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week, recording net inflows of RM233.2 million last week amid continued foreign selling across regional equity markets.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.

CPO Futures Seen Bearish Next Week On High Inventories

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, weighed down by high stock levels and profit-taking activities.

MADANI Microfinancing Initiatives Strengthen Economic Resilience During Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government’s microfinancing initiatives strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience during periods of geopolitical uncertainty by preserving liquidity and supporting domestic economic activity, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With Upside Bias Next Week Amid Geopolitical, Earnings Watch

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a mild upside bias next week as investors continue assessing a complex mix of external geopolitical developments, resilient domestic macroeconomic conditions and critical earnings catalysts from the US technology sector.

CPO Futures Rebound On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Friday, supported by stronger crude oil prices, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Tracking Weak Regional Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the day on a low note, in line with the weaker regional market sentiment as investors adopted a cautious stance amid renewed concerns over rising global oil prices and potential inflationary spillover across major economies.

CPO Futures End Lower For Third Consecutive Day Amid Soybean Oil Losses

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower for the third consecutive day on Thursday, tracking losses in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Dialog's Shares Ease At Mid-Morning Despite Reporting Higher 3Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s shares traded lower at mid-morning on Thursday despite reporting a higher net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026).

Rubber Market Ends Sharply Higher, Hits New 2026 High Amid Tight Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply higher on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026, supported by the persistent concerns over tight natural rubber supply across major producing countries and a decline in local rubber production, a dealer said.