KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its OPEC+ allies is not expected to significantly affect global oil prices, which are currently driven more by geopolitical factors.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities expects the US dollar/ringgit pair to trade within the 3.95-4.05 range in the near term.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) — AirTrunk, a hyperscale data centre platform company in Asia Pacific and West Asia, will increase its investment by another RM12 billion this year, bringing its total committed investment in Malaysia to RM27 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Return on equity (ROE) for the plantation sector is expected to remain robust in 2026–2027, supported by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices amid supply tightness and the ongoing West Asia conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded choppily in early dealings, with sentiment cautious amid external uncertainties, traders said.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by expectations of tighter supply amid concerns over a potential decline in Indonesia’s output this year, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The banking industry is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict to engage with their respective banks at an early stage to explore suitable solutions, including repayment assistance, restructuring, and working capital support.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, tracking regional peers as investor sentiment was dented following reports of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) move to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose 0.71 per cent to end at the day’s high on the back of improving local sentiment and selective buying in index-linked counters following the recent pullback.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF), a RM5 billion financing facility to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including microenterprises, affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) will focus on intensifying market development and innovation in digital finance, Islamic finance and insurance as Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) navigates a more challenging external environment in 2026.
