KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies on Friday but eased against the US dollar as markets turned risk-off, with crude oil prices continuing to climb and the Trump administration stepping up its trade protectionist policies.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, driven by stronger crude oil and soybean oil prices amid tensions in West Asia.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia fuelled expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike, supporting the greenback.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18 per cent higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve (NPR) is timely as recurring geopolitical tensions around key global shipping routes underscore the need to strengthen the country’s long-term energy resilience, said analysts.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Measures to diversify supply sources and assess strategic stockpiling needs are crucial for extending the resilience of the country's petroleum supply beyond the current operational period, according to the Ministry of Economy.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and a surge in crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a practical framework to facilitate dual initial public offering (IPO) listings, including primary and secondary listings, mutual recognition of investment funds, and expanded cross-border investment opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher at mid-day in subdued market sentiment, with buying interspersed with selling in selected heavyweight stocks, tracking gains in regional markets amid surging crude oil prices.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s newly established export entity Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) is expected to have only a limited near-term impact on the country’s economy and commodity export market, easing concerns over major changes to strategic commodity exports.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and gas flows.
SIBU, July 22 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced that Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) has achieved first oil at the Adong Kechil West (AKW) field near Marudi, marking the return of onshore oil production in Sarawak after more than 50 years.
