Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Strength

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Ringgit Poised To See Profit-taking After This Week's Strong Rally

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week following its strong rally over the last six trading days.

TH's RM11.5 Bln Sukuk Not A New Bailout - Nungsari

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The RM11.5 billion sukuk issued by Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) is a rollover of the maturing sukuk arising from the original Tabung Haji (TH) bailout, rather than a new one, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.

Lotte Chemical Titan Says No Decision So Far By Parent On Stake Sale

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd today clarified that its South Korean parent company, Lotte Chemical Corporation (LCC), is considering various strategic measures concerning the company, with no decision made thus far.

Asian LNG Prices May Decline If Peace Talks Progress - Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are expected to decline further for the remainder of the year if peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran progress, according to Rystad Energy. 

National Trust Fund's Net Assets Expected To Double Within 10 Years - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Consistent inflows into the National Trust Fund (KWAN), including accumulated investment returns, are expected to double the fund's net assets in about 10 years, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

iFLYTEK Launches GuideX Intelligent Interaction Agent For Public Services

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK has launched GuideX, an intelligent interaction agent for public service environments, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026.

Shipping Recovery To Take Time As Malaysian Ports Prepare For Hormuz Backlog

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13  (Bernama) – Ports, shipping lines and cargo owners are now confronting the formidable task of restoring global supply chains and clearing a backlog of vessels and cargo built up during months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a process that industry players say could take weeks or even months.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Monday but retreated thereafter, as investors took profit following the benchmark index’s rally to a two-week high above the 1,690 level last week.

Apex Securities Maintains 2026 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities maintained its 2026 manufacturing growth forecast at 4.5 per cent year-on-year, unchanged from last year's forecast, as production growth is expected to moderate when stockpiling activity unwinds and the high base from last year’s strong performance in the second half of 2025 kicks in.

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.

Rubber Market To Trade Sideways With Lower Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week, weighed by geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the stalled United States (US)-Iran peace deal.