KUALA LUMPUR: Following is a list of events in Malaysia as well as news company-related and market news which could have an influence on the local market. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares, euro rise on U.S. manufacturing
SE ASIA STOCKS-Most weak in light volume, Malaysia outperforms
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MALAYSIA, IN TIMES LOCAL FOLLOWED BY GMT:
* Parliament in session.
* Bank Negara Malaysia and Institute of Bankers Malaysia convene Green Technology Financing Bankers' Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 8.45 am (0045).
* Human Resources Minister S. Subramaniam opens Accident Prevention Seminar organised by Socso at Putra World Trade Centre at 0900am (0100).
* Corporate Responsibility Conference 2012 "How German Multi nationals are pushing forward sustainable development in Malaysia" at InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur at 0900am (0100).
* Information, Communications and Culture Minister Rais Yatim opens National Seminar on Wireless Sensor Network at Pullman Hotel, Putrajaya at 0900am (0100), visits National Museum, Kuala Lumpur at 1100am (0300), and launches "the Precious Gift" book at Residence of Australian High Commissioner, Jalan Langgak Golf, Kuala Lumpur at 1500pm (0700).
* Prime Minister Najib Razak attends National Women'celebration at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre at 0930am (0130), and attends Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2012 at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur at 1600pm (0800).
* Launch of OSK Investment Challenge for 3rd Main Lobby Bursa Malaysia, Bukit Kewangan, Kuala Lumpur at 1000am (0200).
* Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein closes Special Meeting of Inspector-General of Police with Police Commissioners/Chief Police Officers at Royal Malaysian Police College, Cheras at 1100am (0300).
* Halal Industry Development Corp chief executive officer Ismail Bidin witnesses CIMB Islamic Bhd, MARA and Shapers Malaysia Sdn Bhd agreement signing ceremony at Menara Matrade, off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur at 1130am (0330).
* MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd luncheon talk featuring Naim Holding Bhd at Menara MIDF, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur at 1130am (0330).
* Dijaya Corp Bhd signing ceremony of 500 mln rgt bank-guaranteed commercial paper/medium-term notes programme at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya at 1130am (0330).
* Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin witnesses signing of agreement between Perbadanan Kota Buku and National Book Development Council of Singapore at Double Tree Hotel (The Intermark), Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur at 1230pm (0430), and launches KPM-KSM National Dual Training Scheme at Sekolah Menengah Vokasional, Kajang at 1500pm (0700).
* Seminar on 2013 post-budget dialogue at Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort, Jalan Bukit Kiara at 1400pm (0600).
* The Royal Arts Gala press conference at Hilton Hotel, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur at 1430pm (0630).
* Forum on 'Is This End of Suaram' at Dewan Ilmu, Perpustakaan Komuniti, Petaling Jaya at 2000pm (1200).
MARKET NEWS
> Nikkei likely to bounce back on better-than-expected U.S. data
> Wall St kicks off October with modest gains
> Bond prices up as stocks fade, data selloff subsides
> Euro squeezed higher, RBA keeps AUD bulls nervous
> Gold near 1-year high after funds buy
> Oil ends down on weak growth signals in Europe, Asia
> Palm oil tumbles to new 2-year low as stocks swell
MALYSIA IN THE NEWS:
> India soyoil hits 11-month low on weak palm oil prices, demand
> Malaysia Tapis crude OSP calculated down at $115.91 for Sept
> Malaysia's September palm oil exports down 0.7 pct-ITS
> Malaysia's September palm oil exports up 0.5 pct -SGS
= Reuters
DIARY - Malaysia - 02/10/12(Tuesday)
ALL TIMES ARE PROVISIONAL AND IN LOCAL TIME FOLLOWED BY GMT IN BRACKETS
TUESDAY, OCT 2 * KUALA LUMPUR - Bank Negara Malaysia conference on Green Technology Financing Bankers at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia at 0845am (0045).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Human Resources Minister S. Subramaniam opens Accident Prevention Seminar organised by Socso at Putra World Trade Centre at 0900am (0100).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Corporate Responsibility Conference 2012 "How German Multi nationals are pushing forward sustainable development in Malaysia" at InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur at 0900am (0100).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Information, Communications and Culture Minister Rais Yatim opens National Seminar on Wireless Sensor Network at Pullman Hotel, Putrajaya at 0900am (0100), visits Malay Language History Exhibition at National Museum, Kuala Lumpur at 1100am (0300), and launches "the Precious Gift" book at Residence of Australian High Commissioner, Jalan Langgak Golf, Kuala Lumpur at 1500pm (0700).
* PETALING JAYA - Prime Minister Najib Razak attends National Women's Day celebration at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre at 0930am (0130), and attends Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2012 at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur at 1600pm (0800).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Launch of OSK Investment Challenge for 3rd year running at Main Lobby Bursa Malaysia, Bukit Kewangan, Kuala Lumpur at 1000am (0200).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein closes Special Meeting of Inspector-General of Police with Police Commissioners/Chief Police Officers at Royal Malaysian Police College, Cheras at 1100am (0300).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Halal Industry Development Corp chief executive officer Ismail Bidin witnesses CIMB Islamic Bhd, MARA and Shapers Malaysia Sdn Bhd agreement signing ceremony at Menara Matrade, off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur at 1130am (0330).
* KUALA LUMPUR - MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd luncheon talk featuring Naim Holding Bhd at Menara MIDF, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur at 1130am (0330).
* PETALING JAYA - Dijaya Corp Bhd signing ceremony of 500 mln rgt bank-guaranteed commercial paper/medium-term notes programme at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya at 1130am (0330).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin witnesses signing of agreement between Perbadanan Kota Buku and National Book Development Council of Singapore at Double Tree Hotel (The Intermark), Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur at 1230pm (0430), and launches KPM-KSM National Dual Training Scheme at Sekolah Menengah Vokasional, Kajang at 1500pm (0700).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Seminar on 2013 post-budget dialogue at Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort, Jalan Bukit Kiara at 1400pm (0600).
* KUALA LUMPUR - The Royal Arts Gala press conference at Hilton Hotel, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur at 1430pm (0630).
* PETALING JAYA - Forum on 'Is This End of Suaram' at Dewan Ilmu, Perpustakaan Komuniti, Petaling Jaya at 2000pm (1200).
WEDNESDAY, OCT 3
KUALA LUMPUR - The CNBC Summit Malaysia at Hilton Hotel, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur at 0845am (0045).
* KUALA LUMPUR - Halal Industry Development Corp hands flag to the Malaysian Culinary Team at Hilton Hotel, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur at 0900am (0100).
* PETALING JAYA - The BrandLaurete Brand Icon Leadership Awards 2012 at Sunway Resorts Hotel & Spa, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya at 1900pm (1100).
FRIDAY, OCT 5
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of International Reserves as at 28 Sep 2012 and Aug 2012 External Trade data.
MONDAY, OCT 8
KUALA LUMPUR - Hack In The Box 2012 Conference at Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur at 0900 (0100). (October 8th-11th)
THURSDAY, OCT 11
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Aug 2012 Index of Industrial Production (IPI) and Aug 2012 Manufacturing Sales.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 17
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Sep 2012 Consumer Price Index.
MONDAY, OCT 22
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of International Reserves as at 15 Oct 2012
FRIDAY, OCT 26
KUALA LUMPUR - Market and Public Holiday - Aidil Adha.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 31
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Sep 2012 Money Supply data
WEDNESDAY, NOV 7
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of International Reserves as at 31 Oct 2012
THURSDAY, NOV 8
KUALA LUMPUR - Monetary Policy Statement and release of Sep 2012 Index of Industrial Production (IPI) and Sep 2012 Manufacturing Sales.
FRIDAY, NOV 9
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Sep 2012 External Trade data.
TUESDAY, NOV 13
KUALA LUMPUR - Market and Public Holiday - Deepavali
THURSDAY, NOV 15
KUALA LUMPUR - Market and Public Holiday - Moslem New Year.
FRIDAY, NOV 16
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of 3rd Quarter 2012 GDP.
WEDNESDAY, NOV 21
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Oct 2012 Consumer Price Index.
THURSDAY, NOV 22
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of International Reserves as at 14 Nov 2012
FRIDAY, NOV 30
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Oct 2012 Money Supply data
FRIDAY, DEC 7
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of International Reserves as at 30 Nov 2012 and Oct 2012 External Trade data.
TUESDAY, DEC 11
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Oct 2012 Index of Industrial Production (IPI) and Oct 2012 Manufacturing Sales.
WEDNESDAY, DEC 19
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Nov 2012 Consumer Price Index.
FRIDAY, DEC 21
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of International Reserves as at 14 Dec 2012.
TUESDAY, DEC 25
KUALA LUMPUR - Market and Public Holiday - Christmas Day.
MONDAY, DEC 31
KUALA LUMPUR - Release of Nov 2012 Money Supply data. - Reuters
VEGOILS-Market factors to watch Oct 2 Tuesday
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Tuesday.
FUNDAMENTALS
* Malaysian palm oil futures tumbled to the lowest in more than two years on Monday as investors fretted over rising stocks that may outpace slowing demand and the uncertain global economic outlook.
* U.S. soybean futures tumbled more than 2.5 percent on Monday, reversing similar gains from the previous session, as a record-fast harvest pace and reports of larger-than-expected yields pressured prices.
* Brent crude slipped on Monday as signs of economic weakness in Asia and a looming recession in the debt-saddled euro zone tempered more optimistic U.S. manufacturing data.
MARKET NEWS
* Stocks in major markets rallied on Monday after a survey showed the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded last month for the first time since May and as the results of Spain's bank stress test drove gains in European financial shares.
* Commodities closed up broadly for a third day on Monday as prices adjusted to a weak dollar after fourth quarter trading opened to nagging worries over Europe.
RELATED NEWS
> Malaysia's September palm oil exports up 0.5 pct -SGS
> Malaysia's September palm oil exports down 0.7 pct-ITS
> Oil ends down on weak growth signals in Europe
> After five-year push, is it RIP for commodity
> Gold near 1-year high after funds buy
> Swiss party wants to ban agricultural speculation
> Soybeans fall 2.5 pct on active US Midwest harvest
> ICoast cocoa output seen down 7 pct in 2011-12
- Reuters
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