Gold Futures End Higher On Continued PBOC Buying

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, supported by continued buying by the People's Bank of China (PBOC). 

Ringgit Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Against Greenback At Close

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Tuesday against most major currencies but eased against the greenback ahead of the release of key US inflation data.

Malaysia-Hong Kong Dual IPO Listing Framework To Take Effect Next Month - Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The simplified dual initial public offering (IPO) listing framework between Malaysia and Hong Kong will take effect next month, further strengthening capital market linkages between the two economies.

42 Companies Awarded FiT Projects, To Catalyse RM4.3 Bln In Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- A total of 42 companies have been successfully awarded projects under the 2026 Feed-in Tariff (FiT) mechanism, with the projects expected to catalyse approximately RM4.3 billion in total investments.

NEEAP 2.0 Aims RM85.2 Bln Utility Saving, Cut Energy Demand By 11.6 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 (NEEAP 2.0) aims to deliver RM85.24 billion in utility savings, reduce national energy demand by 11.6 per cent, and achieve cumulative energy savings of 815,383 terajoules (TJ) by 2035.

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.

Space42, Autonomous A2Z Sign US$7 Mln Agreement For UAE Level-4 Mobility

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Space42, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered SpaceTech company, and South Korea’s Autonomous A2Z (A2Z) have signed a US$7 million commercial agreement to deploy Level-4 autonomous mobility solutions in the UAE. (US$1=RM4.09)

CPO Price Outlook For 2026-2027 Raised On Rising Supply Risks - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has raised 2026 and 2027 crude palm oil (CPO) price forecasts by RM50 per tonne to RM4,450 per tonne and RM4,550 per tonne, respectively, on rising supply risks.

Ringgit Opens Mixed Against Major Currencies As US Dollar Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mixed against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, while the US dollar strengthened amid elevated crude oil prices following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CPO Futures End Higher On Strong Export Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by healthy overseas demand for Malaysian palm oil.

Gold Futures Climb as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher as reduced expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike boosted demand for the precious metal.