14d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, supported by expectations that Malaysia may propose a temporary waiver of export duties in Budget 2027.
14d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most ASEAN currencies, but lower against the US dollar amid a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, an analyst said.
14d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most ASEAN currencies, but lower against the US dollar amid a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, an analyst said.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, remaining under selling pressure ahead of Budget 2027 announcement tomorrow, as a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia further dampened risk sentiment.
14d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, despite firmer regional rubber futures following the reopening of the Chinese market after the National Day holidays.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – The gap between Malaysia’s producer and consumer inflation suggests businesses are absorbing some of their rising costs, although consumers could face higher prices if these pressures persist, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday, mirroring losses across regional markets amid persistent selling pressure and higher oil prices.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's stock market remains stable for now, supported by transparent government policies and a conducive environment that encourages foreign fund inflows, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
15d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but retreated shortly after, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight as sentiment was weighed down by surging US Treasury yields.
15d ago
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- As Malaysians come away exhilarated from Formula One’s return to Sepang after a nine-year absence, it is apt for Budget 2027 to be similarly operationalised in a manner that will create far-reaching tangible spillover benefits, especially as Malaysia turns 70 next year.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The government spent RM3.886 billion on cooking oil subsidies from 2024 to 2025, compared with RM3.278 billion collected in windfall profit levies from the palm oil industry during the same period, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
15d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday tracking weaker soybean oil prices.