Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower AS Investors Reassess US-Iran Truce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday following the weaker performance of regional peers.

Xora Appoints Eric Rosenblum As General Partner To Expand US Presence, AI Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Xora Innovation (Xora), an early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech venture firm backed by Temasek, has appointed Eric Rosenblum as General Partner to strengthen its presence in the United States (US) and accelerate investments in AI infrastructure, Applied AI, and deep tech companies.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower despite positive Wall Street performance overnight as negotiations in West Asia appeared to stall less than a day after a ceasefire agreement was reached.

AstroBiz Launches All‑New BizOone Rewards With RM17.5 Mln In Guaranteed Marketing Support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd has announced the continuation of its rewards campaign with the launch of the all-new Astro BizOne Rewards Campaign under Astro BizOne, a simplified package for food and beverage (F&B) outlets.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday despite positive Wall Street performance overnight.  

Hartanah Kenyalang Expects Margin Squeeze From US-Iran War, Implements Cost Measures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Hartanah Kenyalang Bhd expects the ongoing United States (US)-Iran war to affect its margins, but the company will mitigate the impact by implementing cost-saving measures.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Jumps 1.16 Pct As US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Sentiment

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.

Slim Chickens Makes Asian Debut With Launch In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Slim Chickens Malaysia celebrated its debut in Asia with its official launch in Malaysia, opening its second outlet at NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, in tandem with regional markets, amid improving sentiment following the two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran.

Kingdom Secures First Project Financing For Japan's Mimasaka Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Kingdom, a battery energy storage system (BESS) platform established by Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm, has executed its first long-term project finance loan facility for its Mimasaka project in Japan.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday amid a cautious undertone, in line with most regional markets, after US President Donald Trump suspended planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.  

Singapore Risks Slower Economic Growth, Higher Inflation In 2026 Amid West Asia Conflict -- DPM Gan

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, April 7 (Bernama) -- Singapore expects its economic growth to be affected in the coming quarters amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, with higher overall inflation projected in 2026, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.