FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded higher in the early session today.

EPF Contribution Rate For Foreign Workers Relatively Low, Says MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Futures, Export Outlook

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, tracking firmer soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), while stronger palm oil export estimates lent further support to market sentiment.

Gold Futures End Lower, In Line With US COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

CPO Prices To Stay Above RM4,600 Per Tonne In November -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain firm above RM4,600 per tonne in November, supported by seasonal production declines and sustained biodiesel consumption, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

FBM KLCI Futures Mostly Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded mostly lower in the early session today.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, as weaker soybean oil prices weighed on market sentiment.

Gold Futures End Higher, In Line With US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Weaker Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures amid expectations of easing raw material costs in Thailand and subdued downstream demand, a dealer said.

KLCI Futures Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were higher at midday.

ECRL To Support Road-to-Rail Shift, Remove Up To 90 Container Trucks Per Train

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could remove up to 90 container trucks from the road with every freight train, supporting Malaysia’s shift towards rail-based freight transportation.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded mostly lower in the early session today, tracking the cash market’s performance.