Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid West Asia Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, reversing the previous session's gains as escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, supported by firmer crude oil prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major Currencies, Weaker Versus US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher today, strengthening against major currencies but easing against the US dollar as persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia boosted demand for the safe-haven greenback, said an analyst. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today, tracking regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over temporary supply disruptions in Thailand and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Slightly Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Late buying interest lifted Bursa Malaysia to a slightly higher close on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses and bucking the mixed performance across regional markets.

IILM's Outstanding Sukuk Portfolio Hits Record US$7.2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) total outstanding short-term sukuk assets climbed to a record US$7.2 billion, following a US$1.28 billion issuance and reissuance exercise (US$1=RM4.07).

GB Bond Receives Bursa Malaysia Approval For ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- GB Bond Holdings Bhd, a Penang-based manufacturer of water-based industrial adhesives, emulsion polymers and sealants, has obtained Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd's approval for its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Oppo Unveils Reno16 Series With AI-Powered Photography

PUTRAJAYA, July 8 (Bernama) -- OPPO today launched the Reno16 Series in Malaysia, with the introduction of a new smartphone lineup featuring artificial intelligence (AI)-powered photography, creative editing tools and a refreshed design aimed at enhancing content creation for users.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Marginally Lower At Midday On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned marginally lower at midday today as mild profit-taking emerged in the late morning session, dampening market sentiment.

BNM To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct On Contained Inflation, Growth -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2026 on contained inflation and resilient domestic growth, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

HLIB Raises 2026, 2027 Average CPO Price Forecast To RM4,450, RM4,300 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 average crude palm oil (CPO) price assumptions by RM100 per tonne to RM4,450 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Outperforms Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, outperforming the weaker overnight performance on Wall Street and mixed trading across regional markets.