KLCI Futures Likely To Trend Within The 1,700-1,730 Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is likely to trend within the 1,700-1,730 range next week, with the potential to test the upper end of the range should external sentiment remain favourable.

CPO Futures End Week Higher On Supply Concerns, West Asia Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week to close higher on Friday, driven by supply concerns and renewed tension in West Asia, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Lower Amid US Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday amid expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike later this year, which will support the US dollar and weigh on the appeal of the precious metal.

KLCI Futures Close Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed slightly lower today in contrast with the cash market.

Vestland Unit Secures RM65 Mln Works Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Construction company Vestland Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Vestland Infra Sdn Bhd (VISB) has accepted a letter of award from Scanwolf Trading & Construction Sdn Bhd (STCSB) for a works contract worth RM65 million.

Selangor Plans To Expand SA500 To Assist Companies Affected By Supply Disruptions

SHAH ALAM, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government plans to expand its Selangor Advance (SA500) programme to support the cash flow needs of companies involved in state infrastructure projects, including those undertaken at the district and local authority levels.

WCT Shares Rise After Securing RM529 Mln Abu Dhabi Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd’s shares rose on Friday after securing a sub-contract worth RM528.99 million for the construction of a commercial and residential development in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Friday, tracking the underlying cash market performance. 

CPO Futures Close Mostly Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday, pressured by weaker soybean oil and crude oil prices, a trader said.

Aizo's Unit Secures RM346.19 Mln Islamic Financing Facilities To Support Solar Project In Kampar 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Aizo Group Bhd’s subsidiary, Wawasan Demi Sdn Bhd, has secured Islamic financing facilities of up to RM346.19 million from Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB). 

WCT Secures RM529 Mln UAE Construction Sub-contract

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd has secured a sub-contract worth 479 million United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) or RM528.99 million for the construction of a commercial and residential development in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Gold Futures Close Lower As Hawkish Fed Lifts US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as a hawkish outlook by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) boosted the US dollar and weighed on demand for the precious metal.