Bursa Malaysia Pares Losses To Open Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street.

MIGHT Report Highlights Nuclear Power As Key To Malaysia’s Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy is emerging as a potential source of stable, low-carbon power, complementing renewables and strengthening energy security, as more than 70 per cent of electricity is still generated from fossil fuels and a coal phase-out is targeted for 2044.

Ringgit Jumps 135 Basis Points To 3.96 Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped 135 basis points to rebound to the 3.96 level against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by improved global risk sentiment amid expectations of a potential second-round negotiation between the US and Iran.

CPO Futures Close Higher Tracking Stronger Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking stronger crude oil prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a trader said.

Taiwan Smart Solutions Connect 2026 Set For May 12 In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Taiwan Smart Solutions Connect 2026, organised by the Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in collaboration with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM), will take place on May 12, 2026.

ISF Group Unit Yeo Plumber Bags RM22.48 Mln Residential, Data Centre Contracts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- End-to-end piping solutions provider ISF Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Yeo Plumber Sdn Bhd has secured four new contracts, primarily from residential and data centre projects, with a combined value of RM22.48 million.

Agrobank AUM Programme Drives Micro-Entrepreneur Growth, Melaka Records Over RM5.5 Mln Sales

MELAKA, April 13 (Bernama) -- The Agrobank Upward Migration (AUM) programme continues to bolster the development of micro-entrepreneurs nationwide, with Melaka recording sales exceeding RM5.5 million, underscoring strong business growth driven by the bank’s ongoing guidance and support.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Firmer Demand For US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today due to stronger US dollar and shifting investor positioning amid geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

Malaysia, Thailand Take Different Approaches To Fuel Subsidies Amid Oil Price Volatility

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand have adopted fundamentally different approaches to fuel subsidies, reflecting distinct policy priorities and strategies for managing consumer usage, as both countries strive to balance economic stability with social welfare.

Malaysia Records 3.36 Mln Web-based Cyber Threats In 2025 — Kaspersky

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia registered 3.36 million web-based threats last year, while Southeast Asia (SEA) recorded more than 18 million malicious attack attempts across the region in 2025.

Ringgit Closes Lower Vs Greenback As West Asia Tensions Weigh

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) --  The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as rising uncertainties in West Asia weighed on sentiment, said an analyst.

Salihin Group Forges Strategic Partnerships To Tap Sarawak Market, Expand Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Salihin Group has formed collaborations with Danawa Resources Sdn Bhd, Rahman Rohaida Advocates and Solicitors, and Neurogine Sdn Bhd to penetrate the Sarawak market, while using it as a springboard for broader regional and global expansion.