KUSKOP Disburses RM906 Mln Under DEWI, Benefits 106,100 Women Entrepreneurs

BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has disbursed RM906 million in financing under the Dana Ekonomi Usahawan Wanita (DEWI) initiative since its launch last month, benefiting 106,100 women entrepreneurs nationwide.

RM3.5 Million Incentive To Support MSPO Certification For Oil Palm FFB Traders – Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has introduced an incentive amounting to RM3.5 million in an effort to support oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) traders in obtaining the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

CPO Futures To Trade Range-Bound On Profit-Taking Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking activity next week, with prices likely to trade between RM4,200 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne, said a trader.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-Bound Next Week Amid Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week, tracking regional rubber futures amid ongoing supply concerns, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Ringgit May Breach 3.95 Next Week On West Asia Ceasefire Optimism - Economists

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists.

KLCI Futures Likely To Be Higher Next Week In Line With Cash Market

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be higher in line with the cash market next week, dealers said.

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.

ADFIM Urges Customers Facing Strain To Engage DFIs For Support Amid Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia (ADFIM) is encouraging customers to contact their respective development financial institutions (DFIs) and entrepreneur development organisations (EDOs) to explore the support options available, reaffirming the institutions’ ongoing commitment to providing reassurance, partnership, and practical solutions during challenging times.

CPO Futures End Week Sharply Lower On Bearish MPOB Data

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week sharply lower after the market digested bearish Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) data, said Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit swept higher against major and ASEAN currencies on the last trading day of the week, supported by sustained buying interest amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia.