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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid concerns over the durability of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not need stimulus amid the West Asia crisis, said the World Bank’s lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.
LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Several recommendations to address economic hurdles affecting industry players in Labuan have been submitted to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended broadly higher, with the benchmark index rising 1.16 per cent to close near the 1,700 mark, supported by positive sentiment following news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which includes Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, weighed by softer regional futures and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical conflict in West Asia.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures, rising crude oil prices, and a slightly weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The government is taking the impact of the global energy crisis on various industry players, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the healthcare sector, seriously, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The volatility in West Asia has reinforced the need for Malaysia to keep internet traffic local amid growing concerns over the resilience of international connectivity and the risks of external disruptions to critical digital infrastructure, said the Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) chairman, Chiew Kok Hin.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday, with the benchmark index retreating by 0.86 per cent as concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia intensified.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.67 points to 1,680.83 from Friday’s close of 1,695.50.
LABUAN, April 6 (Bernama) -- Addressing regulatory gaps, infrastructure constraints, and talent shortages is critical to unlocking Labuan’s economic potential, with stakeholders calling for stronger coordination and faster policy execution to drive sustainable growth.
