Foreign Investors Continue As Net Buyers On Bursa Malaysia For 5th Straight Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers on Bursa Malaysia for a fifth consecutive week, recording a modest RM15.0 million in net foreign inflows, roughly similar to the RM12.8 million recorded a week earlier, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

CPO Futures End Lower On Stronger Ringgit, High Stock Levels

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concern over the stronger ringgit against the US dollar, which will affect the demand for the commodity in the near term, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower Despite Gains On US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite gains in the US COMEX gold market.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar, Regional Currencies on Continued Optimism On Malaysia's Growth

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended modestly higher today on bargain hunting, extending its recovery from last week’s pullback, although the upside momentum faded after an early peak, said an economist.  

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Greenback, Higher Vs Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as firmer US economic data lifted the greenback, but it was higher against other major currencies.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Expectation Of Softer Demand Ahead Of Lunar New Year

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, amid expectations of softer demand ahead of the Lunar New Year, said a dealer.

CPO Prices To Stay Range-bound At RM4,000-RM4,300 per Tonne In February -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil prices (CPO) are expected to remain range-bound between RM4,000 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne in February due to seasonal declines in production and stocks, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reopened firmer as bargain hunting emerged, allowing the main index to return to above the 1,590 territory on Wednesday.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Output Growth

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to extend its gains for four consecutive days driven by weaker-than-expected output growth, a dealer said.

Vendors Struggle With Coconut Shortage, Price Hikes Ahead Of Thaipusam

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- As Thaipusam approaches, vendors across Malaysia face significant shortages and price hikes of key festival essentials, particularly coconuts and flowers, creating challenges for vendors and devotees alike.

Subsidies, Logistics Key To Stabilising Coconut Prices During Thaipusam, Says KLSICCI President

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Ensuring stable prices for essential food items like coconuts during festive seasons requires continuing support through both subsidies and logistical measures, says Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) president Nivaas Ragavan.