Rubber Market Likely To Remain Steady With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain steady in prices and demand, with a slight downward bias next week amid higher costs, geopolitical uncertainties and a manageable supply-demand balance, said industry expert Denis Low.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday, supported by improved market sentiment as easing West Asia crude oil supply concerns lifted risk appetite.

Petronas LNG Portfolio Positions Malaysia To Capture Asia’s Growing Gas Demand

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Petronas is well positioned to capture future growth in Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand, supported by its diversified supply portfolio and expanding production capacity in Malaysia, particularly the commissioning of a new plant in Sabah next year.

Sabah Energy Corp Completes Maiden RM350 Mln Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) has completed its maiden sukuk issuance of RM350.0 million under its RM3.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

FBM KLCI Snaps Four-day Losing Streak, Closes At Intraday High

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index closed at an intraday high and snapped a four-day losing streak on Monday, as bargain hunting emerged following recent weakness, with half of the key index components advancing.

Affin Hwang Investment, Eurex Expand European Futures Access In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with the European derivatives exchange, Eurex, to expand its foreign futures offering, providing clients in Malaysia with a local pathway to European market exposure.

Rakuten Trade Keeps End-2026 FBM KLCI Target At 1,770, Budget 2027 Next Key Test

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd is keeping its end-2026 Bursa Malaysia benchmark index FBM KLCI target at 1,770, underpinned by clearer earnings visibility from Malaysia’s power and grid infrastructure spending.

AM Best: Regulatory Initiatives, Economic Expansion Drive Malaysia’s Non-Life Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing regulatory initiatives and economic expansion, which are driving robust premium growth and increasing insurance penetration.

Uni-Fuels Reports Record First-Half Results, Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a Singapore-headquartered provider of marine fuel solutions, reported a 1,415 per cent jump in net income to US$1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from US$0.1 million a year earlier. (US$1 = RM4.06)

Ringgit Holds Steady Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) --The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at Thursday’s opening as investors awaited the release of US consumer price index (CPI) data on Friday.

Proposed MYEG Ventures Stake Acquisition Commercially Viable - Zetrix AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd announced that the proposed acquisition by Philippine-based corporate entity IPVG Employees Inc of a 50 per cent equity interest in MYEG Ventures Inc is commercially viable.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower at the midday break amid persistent profit-taking and weaker risk appetite, while the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to face further volatility due to heightened external and domestic headwinds.