FBM KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Thursday, tracking the weaker underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Higher US Yields, West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance as higher US Treasury yields and ongoing tensions in West Asia dampened buying interest.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Slightly Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by stronger-than-expected US economic data that supported the greenback.

Malaysia Aims To Grow Exports Of Higher-value Palm Oil Products To India, Says Noraini

By Shakir Husain

HYDERABAD, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to grow exports of higher-value palm oil products to India as vegetable oil demand remains strong in the top importing country.

CPO Futures Pressured By High Inventories, Softer Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid concerns over rising domestic inventories and weaker export demand.

BAIC Reaffirms Malaysia Expansion, Targets Arcfox T1 Launch By End-2026

From  Ahmad Irfan Che Mohd Ruzaidi

BEIJING, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Beijing Automotive Group Co Ltd (BAIC Group) is ramping up preparations for its expansion in Malaysia, with the Arcfox T1 set to launch by the end of 2026, followed by the BJ30 in the first quarter of 2027.

KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Stronger Spot Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in the underlying spot market.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher Against Greenback On Fed Rate Outlook

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may hold off on raising interest rates next month following weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data.

Petronas Exploring Ways To Produce Cheaper Advanced Sustainable Fuel - Downstream CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is exploring ways to make its advanced sustainable fuel (ASF) more economical while maintaining its performance, as development continues alongside changes to Formula One's (F1) power unit regulations.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting.

Higher LPPSA Financing Ceiling Seen Supporting Homeownership, Property Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Public Sector Home Financing Board’s (LPPSA) maximum housing financing ceiling to RM1 million is expected to strengthen homeownership among civil servants and support demand in the residential property market, property experts said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over supply disruptions, said a dealer.