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.

Malaysia's Growth Outlook Intact Despite The Strait Of Hormuz Blockade -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s short-term economic impact is expected to remain manageable, despite the impasse in United States (US)-Iran peace talks, said economists.

Foreign Funds Extend 3-week Net Buying On Bursa Malaysia, RM470.3 Mln In Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to three consecutive weeks, recording RM470.3 million in net inflows, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

Geopolitical Developments May Pivot Gold Futures To US$4,800 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, potentially approaching US$4,800 amid ongoing geopolitical developments.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade On Upside Next Week On Firmer Market Sentiment - Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price stabilisation, supportive external momentum and easing volatility, and a turn in foreign fund flows, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed For Third Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed for the third consecutive day on Friday, tracking regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Oil Supply: Govt Warns Corporates, Industries To Buy At Market Prices - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The government has issued a warning to corporates and industries that are supposed to purchase fuel directly from oil companies at market prices but are instead discreetly buying at pump prices.

Asian Development Bank Forecasts Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4.6 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects Malaysia’s economy to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2026 and 4.5 per cent in 2027.

Kenanga IB Expects Bursa Malaysia's Near-Term Trading Momentum To Remain Supportive

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) believes trading momentum in Bursa Malaysia Bhd could remain supportive in the near term before gradually shifting towards recovery-driven investment themes following the stronger first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) average daily value (ADV).

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Appetite

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firm against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, supported by sustained demand for the local currency amid improving risk appetite among traders and investors.

US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).