Malaysia Awaits US Findings On Excess Capacity Probe Within Four Weeks -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) is expected to announce the findings of its investigation into excess capacity involving Malaysia in about three weeks to four weeks, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Global Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9 Pct In July - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), grew 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, while international demand rose 4.7 per cent, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.

West Asia Crisis: Govt Monitoring Inflation To Avoid Cost Pressure On The People

KOTA BHARU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people.

Gold Futures Expected To Hold Firm Next Week On Lower Rate-Hike Odds

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) --Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, with spot gold prices seen hovering around US$4,590 to US$4,610 per troy ounce amid reduced expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike.

Rubber Market Expected To Remain Firm Next Week On Limited Supply

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is seen to remain firm with a slight upward bias next week, supported by expectations of limited supply of the commodity amid adverse weather conditions.

Zetrix AI Group Denies Association With Graft Charges

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Group Bhd has denied any involvement or association with the former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan following rumours linking the company to the graft charges brought against him today.

CPO Futures Rebound To Close Higher On El Nino Concerns

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Friday, supported by expectations of weaker output in the medium term amid concerns over the El Nino weather pattern.

Gold Futures End Higher Despite Weaker COMEX Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, despite a weaker performance on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

TKB To Strengthen Tourism Ecosystem, F&B Through RM1 Bln Urban Forest

IPOH, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Urban Forest development worth over RM1 billion in Tambun here is expected to be a catalyst for the state's economic growth when the 84-acre project is completed within three years.

ClearOpx Joins Three Industry Bodies To Advance Commodity Risk Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- ClearOpx has joined three industry bodies — Energy LEAP, the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), and the Committee of Chief Risk Officers (CCRO) — to help advance operational standards and risk management practices across commodity markets.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as weaker soybean oil futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) weigh down market sentiment.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weaker performance of gold futures on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).