Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, taking cues from gains on Wall Street on Friday.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday on weaker United States (US) non-farm payrolls (NFP) data.

Malaysia Can Emerge As A Global Pioneer In Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia possesses the necessary ingredients to be a global pioneer in Shariah-compliant digital finance, driven by the emergence of blockchain innovation and efforts to develop the world's first Shariah-compliant products within crypto banks, a global mobility entrepreneur said.

MPOB Turns Palm Oil Into Water-saving Cooling Solution For Data Centres

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed Sawit EcoTherm, a palm-based immersion cooling fluid that can significantly reduce water consumption and energy use in data centres while supporting more sustainable digital infrastructure.

Japanese Cuisine To Boost Japan's Agricultural And Seafood Product Exports To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Japanese cuisine, driven by demand for halal food products and rising consumer incomes, will boost exports of Japanese agricultural and seafood products to Malaysia, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur managing director Koichi Takano.

Two Companies From Melaka Preparing For Bursa Malaysia Listing - Ab Rauf

MELAKA, Aug 8 (Bernama) – Two state government-linked companies in Melaka are preparing to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Within 1,720-1,750 Range Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with an upward bias within 1,720-1,750 range next week, said an analyst.

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.

Gold Futures Expected To Hover Around US$4,250-US$4,350 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to extend their gains next week, supported by firmer spot gold prices, which are projected to hit between US$4,250 and US$4,350 per troy ounce, while also tracking COMEX gold performance.

CPO Futures To Trade With Profit-taking Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a profit-taking bias next week as the war between the United States (US) and Iran appears to be cooling.

Ringgit To Remain Range-bound At 4.07-4.09 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week, trading between RM4.07 and RM4.09 as investors stay cautious over the direction of the United States interest rates, an analyst said.

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.