Bursa Malaysia Lower At Opening

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

Ringgit Holds Firm At 3.97 Vs US Dollar, Stronger Against Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firmer at the 3.97 level against the US dollar and other major currencies at Thursday’s opening, supported by improved market optimism following the two-week ceasefire, which spurred risk-on sentiment.

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.

Takaful Sector Achieves 60 Pct Of Hijrah27 Targets, Aims For 100 Pct By 2027 - MTA

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The takaful industry has achieved 60 per cent of its targets under the Hijrah27 framework and is on track to reach full completion by 2027, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA).

Indonesia Prepares 15,000 AI Talents, Highlights Digital Push At GrabX

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s push to position digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as new engines of growth is set to support the expansion of platforms such as Grab, with the government preparing 15,000 AI-ready talents this year.

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.

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.  

Ringgit Rebounds To 3.99 Against US Dollar On Improved Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 3.99 level against the US dollar, supported by improved market sentiment after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in military action against Iran following talks with Pakistani leaders.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On A Softer Note Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical conflict in West Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Continues Downtrend At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its decline into mid-afternoon trading, mirroring the broader regional weakness, as investors stayed cautious ahead of United States (US) President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reach a peace agreement.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower as markets continued to reprice the protracted West Asia conflict. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street.