Rubber Market Closes Lower On Softer China Demand, Weaker US Economic Data

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by softer near-term demand from China and weaker economic data from the United States.

APAC Offshore Spending Remains Stable Post-West Asia Conflict

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific (APAC) offshore spending remains broadly stable post-West Asia conflict, with Southeast Asia (SEA) estimated to see a 12 per cent increase in greenfield capital expenditure (capex) to more than US$100 billion (US$1 = RM4.08), reflecting stronger prioritisation of new offshore developments, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) today.

RHB IB Projects Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4.7 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

Rebound In Banking Stocks Lifts Bursa Malaysia At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Friday’s trade with a bounce on the back of a rally in banking stocks as investor sentiment improved following softer-than-expected US labour market data.

Rubber Market Rebounds On Regional Futures Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rebounded from yesterday’s losses to close higher on Friday, supported by gains across regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over potential supply disruptions following heavy rain in Thailand and tropical storm warnings, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Crude Oil Prices, Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Thursday, pressured by softer crude oil prices and weaker regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

IPPFA Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.6 Pct Despite Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.

Co-opbank Pertama Distributes RM104.8 Mln Dividends To Members

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) has announced a dividend rate of 6.5 per cent for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025, with payment credited to eligible members’ accounts starting today. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against Greenback As US Rate Concerns Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday as easing concerns over the United States' monetary policy outlook lifted sentiment following remarks by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials on interest rates.

HSBC Sees 10 Pct Upside For FBM KLCI By Year-end

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth has set a year-end target of 1,850 points for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), implying about 10 per cent upside from current levels.

RHB Bank Completes RM410 Mln Tier 2 Notes Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has completed the issuance of RM410 million in Tier 2 (T2) Notes under its Note Programme.