CPO Futures End Lower On Cautious Trading Ahead of Long Weekend

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed by cautious trading ahead of a long weekend, an analyst said. 

Gold Futures Close Higher On US COMEX Strength

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, following the strong performance of gold futures on COMEX in the United States.

Ringgit Closes Lower On Volatile Oil Prices, Latest Fed Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against most currencies, including the US dollar, as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over volatile crude oil prices.

KLCI Futures Close Mostly Lower Amid Steady Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower in contrast with the steady performance of the cash market.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia As Oil Prices Support Energy Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index, reversing earlier losses as higher oil prices boosted sentiment for energy- and chemical-related counters.

MBSB Strengthens Northern Presence With Relocated Kangar, Kulim Branches

KANGAR, April 30 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd has strengthened its presence in northern Malaysia through the opening of its relocated Kangar and Kulim branches, reinforcing its commitment to improving customer accessibility and expanding service coverage across key growth areas.

Nasi Impit Retort Adyanana Eyes Brunei, Indonesian Markets

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

BATU PAHAT, April 30 (Bernama) -- Nasi impit (compressed rice cake) producer Nasi Impit Retort Adyanana, which has managed to penetrate the Singapore market in the last two years, now aims to spread its wing to Brunei and Indonesia by seeking business partners in these countries.

Cold Storage Opens First Kedah Outlet At The Tenz Emporium, Set To Boost Local Economy

ALOR SETAR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Premium supermarket Cold Storage’s first outlet in Kedah, at The Tenz Emporium here, is expected to boost the local economy and lifestyle landscape of the city.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower at the midday break as investors locked in profits after recent gains across the market, with selling seen in selected utilities, financial services, and technology counters.

US Dollar/Ringgit To Trade 3.95-4.05 In Near Term -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities expects the US dollar/ringgit pair to trade within the 3.95-4.05 range in the near term.

Plantation Sector ROE Seen Remaining Robust In 2026–2027 On Strong CPO Prices, Supply Tightness -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Return on equity (ROE) for the plantation sector is expected to remain robust in 2026–2027, supported by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices amid supply tightness and the ongoing West Asia conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Thursday, tracking weakness in the cash market.