Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower On Cautious Mood

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday as mild profit-taking in key index-linked counters weighed on early trade, despite overnight gains on Wall Street.

Gold Futures End Flat Despite Positive Momentum In COMEX Market

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended flat today, despite the positive momentum seen in the United States COMEX gold market.

Ringgit Rebounds vs US Dollar Ahead Of 1Q GDP Estimate Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), due tomorrow.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Hopes Of Easing US-Iran Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher on Thursday supported by a more stable global backdrop amid rising hopes of an easing in United States-Iran tensions following renewed talks.

Malaysia’s Halal Exports Hit RM68.52 Bln In 2025, Up 10.9 Pct Y-O-Y -- HDC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).

Toshiba Begins Sampling SmartMCD Motor Control Device For Automotive Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started shipping engineering samples of its latest SmartMCD motor control device, the “TB9M030FG”, designed for automotive applications.

Bursa Malaysia Remains In Positive Zone At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains into mid-afternoon, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks, mainly in the consumer and industrial product services sectors.

Malaysia Balances Legal Rights With Diplomacy As Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Tests UNCLOS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ability to negotiate with Iran to secure safe passage for its crude oil imports through the vital Strait of Hormuz is not indicative of a failure of the principles of international maritime law, but rather reflects the reality that rights under law often require diplomatic backing, said a logistics expert.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher At Midday On Better Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia edged higher at midday today, supported by improving sentiment amid growing expectations of a de-escalation of tensions in West Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Early Gains As Wall Street Sets Tone

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Thursday but pared gains shortly after, tracking cues from Wall Street.

Economy Minister To Do Site Visit In Selangor To View Biodiesel Blending Process -- Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir will do a working site visit in Selangor this Saturday to assess the raw inputs used in the biodiesel blending process.

Gold Futures End Higher On Optimism Over US-Iran Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today on optimism over a potential second round of talks between the United States and Iran to end their conflict.