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.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Within RM4,200-RM4,300 Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the range of RM4,200 to RM4,300 next week, due to anticipated profit-taking activities and mixed supply-and-demand signals, said an industry trader.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Within 1,670–1,690 Range Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to remain cautiously positive next week, trading within the 1,670-1,690 points range, supported by bargain hunting, easing external pressures, and improving regional sentiment.

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.

CPO Futures Extend Losses On Rising Output, Stocks Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its losses to close lower on Friday, weighed by concerns over rising production and expectations of higher stock levels.

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.

Eckem Sees Strong Demand For Its Industrial Chemicals Amid Data Centre Boom

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Eckem Holdings Bhd expects demand for its specialty industrial chemical products to remain resilient, supported by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Consumer Stock Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite mixed overnight cues from Wall Street, supported by consumer stocks as lower crude oil prices fuelled expectations of easing inflationary pressures, a dealer said.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by weaker crude oil prices.

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.

Malaysia Welcomes Understanding Between US, Iran – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran aimed at ending months of hostilities, while commending the role of Gulf countries, Türkiye, Pakistan and others in facilitating the memorandum of understanding.