Perak Mooted As Venue For JS-SEZ Master Plan Launch

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The government is considering Perak as the venue for the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, which could coincide with the two countries’ Annual Leaders’ Retreat scheduled to be held in the state on Dec 4.

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Vs Greenback Ahead Of BNM's OPR Decision Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

Gold Futures Forecast To Trade Range-bound With Downward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to trade range-bound with a slight downward bias next week, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Between RM4,100 And RM4,250 Per Tonne Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be volatile next week, with prices projected to hover between RM4,100 and RM4,250 per tonne amid concerns over elevated stock levels.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Consolidate Next Week, Trade Within 1,600-1,630 Level

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to consolidate next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) projected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 range amid a mildly positive bias.

Rubber Market Expected To Trend Higher Next Week On Stable Supply, Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by stable supply and demand before the monsoon season.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices

Ringgit Extends Rally Against US Dollar As Traders Reassess Fed Rate Hike Prospects

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders reassessed the possibility of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Regional Weakness, Stronger Ringgit

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Friday, weighed down by weaker sentiment in regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

SSER, CEXIM Sign RM5 Bln Loan Repurposing Agreement For NPWSS Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Suria Strategic Energy Resources Sdn Bhd (SSER), a Minister of Finance Incorporated company, and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) today signed a loan repurposing agreement valued at RM5 billion to finance the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS).

Linyi Trade City Initiative To Ease Supply Chain Access For Malaysian Businesses

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

LINYI (Shandong) Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses will now have more efficient access to supply chains in China following Linyi Trade City Group's move to introduce the Market Procurement + Global Partners Initiative, backed by the integration of logistics, customs and financial services under a unified service platform.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For 10th Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the 10th consecutive trading day on Friday, reflecting sustained positive sentiment towards the local currency at the start of trading.