Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Monday, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia.

KLCI Futures Close Higher, Tracking Firmer Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, in line with the firmer cash market.

Consortium Advances Asia CCUS Network With Five Potential Carbon Storage Hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- A major Asia-Pacific industry consortium is advancing efforts to scale carbon capture infrastructure, identifying five potential cross-border storage hubs as part of a regional Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) development study.

West Asia Crisis A Reminder For ASEAN To Strengthen Energy Security -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, April 20 (Bernama) -- The West Asian crisis is a reminder that ASEAN nations, particularly Malaysia, need to strengthen and diversify energy security and cooperation, as well as trade and supply chains.

Fujian Opens 2026 Cultural And Tourism Conference In Zhangzhou

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy kicked off recently in Zhangzhou, China's Fujian Province, highlighting elements of Minnan (Southern Fujian) wisdom, lifestyle, and culture.

Hatch-Led Consortium Identifies Five CCUS Hubs Across Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Hatch, a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, has announced the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Hub Study for Asia, identifying five potential storage hubs and welcoming new consortium partners.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Rubber Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid firmer benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Buying In Defensive Large-Cap Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by buying interest in large-cap stocks as investors shifted toward defensive counters amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

RM5 Bln Guarantee, e-Invoicing Flexibility To Aid MSMEs Amid Global Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government has announced several measures to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict, which have raised operating costs and disrupted supply chains.

Auto Sales In March 2026 Up 21 Pct Versus February's Figure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's automotive industry recorded a 21 per cent increase in total industry volume (TIV) to 63,489 vehicles in March 2026 compared to the preceding month.

SC, Bursa Malaysia Launch My Value Up Programme To Boost PLCs’ Long-term Value

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia today introduced the MY Value Up Programme, a collaborative initiative to support Malaysian public-listed companies (PLCs) enhance their long‐term value creation and transform into globally attractive investment propositions.

HKTDC To Host Seven Mega Events Boosting Hong Kong’s Creative Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host seven mega events to connect Hong Kong's creative industries with the Chinese Mainland and global markets, reinforcing the city’s role as a regional creative hub.