Rubber Trade Range-Bound With Slightly Lower Bias Next Week Amid Oil Price, Geopolitical Uncertainty

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain range-bound with a slightly lower bias next week, as supply and demand remain largely in equilibrium amid volatile crude oil prices and uncertainty arising from geopolitical tensions.

Gold Futures Likely To See Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see some profit-taking early next week ahead of the release of key United States inflation data, said Quintex Intel global strategist Stephen Innes.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Seen Under Pressure Next Week As Strong US Jobs Data Bolsters Greenback

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and other regional currencies are expected to come under pressure next week, with the local currency seen trading between RM4.04 and RM4.06 against the US dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Trade With A Positive Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a positive bias next week, underpinned by resilient domestic fundamentals and improving regional sentiment.

CPO Futures Mostly Higher As Soybean Oil Prices Strengthen

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Friday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices.

MBSB Bank Allocates RM78 Mln Financing For Kedah Water Infrastructure Solar Projects

BALING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd has allocated RM78 million in Shariah-compliant financing to support the implementation of solar energy projects at 32 facilities owned by Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) throughout Kedah.

Gold Futures Close Higher For Second Straight Day, Tracking Global Gold Recovery

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose for a second consecutive day, following the recovery of gold prices in the global market.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday.

Some AirAsia Flights May Face Distruptions Due To Haze

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Some AirAsia flights may be distrupted due to the reduced visibility brought about by the haze across parts of East Malaysia and West Kalimantan. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As US Rate Hike Debate Persists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit finished lower against the US dollar on Friday as the market closely monitors the ongoing debate regarding interest rate hikes in the United States.

F&N Receives First Payment Of RM136.2 Mln For 50 Pct Vacaron Stake Sale

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) has received RM136.20 million from Tan & Tan Development Bhd (TTDB), representing the first tranche payment for the disposal of a 50 per cent equity interest in Vacaron Company Sdn Bhd to TTDB.

Shin Yang To Acquire Land In Kuching, Sarawak For RM34 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Shin Yang Group Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Forescom Plywood Sdn Bhd to acquire an 8.32-hectare parcel of land at Pending Industrial Estate, Kuching, Sarawak, for RM34 million.