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CPO Futures Rally Above RM4,750 A Tonne On Stronger Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, rallying above RM4,750 per tonne on stronger crude oil prices amid escalating conflict in West Asia.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Higher In Line With Regional Gains

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in regional rubber futures and firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5-5.5 Pct On Stronger Global AI Expenditure Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has raised Singapore's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent, raising it from an earlier projection of 2.0-4.0 per cent.

Businesses, Public Play Vital Role In Strengthening Malaysia’s Energy Security Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses and the public have a vital role in supporting   Malaysia’s energy security, which has become increasingly important, as global geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt the energy landscape.

Ringgit Expected To Stabilise By End-August – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the ringgit to stabilise by end-August as the US dollar gives back some of its earlier gains following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.

Rubber Market Seen Range-bound Next Week On Geopolitical Uncertainty, Tariff Talks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain range-bound next week as geopolitical uncertainty and renewed tariff discussions weigh on global buying interest.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With An Upward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upward bias as investors continue to assess external geopolitical developments and resilient domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Malaysia's Economy Stays Resilient Despite Global Uncertainty - Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy remains resilient by recording encouraging growth despite facing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower Amid Mixed Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, tracking mixed performances across regional markets as investor sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over rising oil prices, driven by the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Foreign Investors Return To Malaysian Equities With RM300.9 Mln Net Inflows In July

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to Malaysian equities in July, recording RM300.9 million in net inflows, with buying concentrated in financial services, transportation and logistics, and utilities.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Soft US Data Weighs On Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment after weaker-than-expected United States (US) economic data weighed on the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improving Sentiment Amid West Asia Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat trend to close higher on Wednesday, buoyed by improving sentiment amid optimism over easing West Asia conflict, an analyst said.