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.

Banks Reaffirm Commitment To Support Customers Affected By Ongoing Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and Standard Chartered Malaysia announced their commitment today to support customers affected by ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Dorsett To Open First Dao by Dorsett Hotel In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Dorsett Hospitality International (DHI), a subsidiary of Far East Consortium International Limited (FEC), will open Dao by Dorsett Puteri Cove on May 15, marking the brand’s debut in Malaysia.

Boulder Imaging Secures Growth Investment From Lime Rock New Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging Inc, a provider of ultra-high-speed machine vision technologies for wind energy and manufacturing applications, has received a growth investment from funds managed by Lime Rock New Energy (LRNE) to accelerate its global expansion and technology development.

Vistra Names Damian Leach As Chief AI & Digital Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Vistra has announced the appointment of Damian Leach as its Chief AI & Digital Officer, a pivotal new leadership role focused on accelerating the group’s transformation into a digitally enabled, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered professional services organisation.

Labuan FSA To Launch Five-year Blueprint To Boost Islamic Finance

LABUAN, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is set to launch a new five-year blueprint by the end of this year or early next year, with a strategic focus on strengthening Islamic finance and the digital economy.

High Jet Fuel Prices Likely To Spark Structural Shakeout In Airline Industry - Aviation Experts

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Rising fuel prices can precipitate a structural shakeout in the airline industry via consolidation, as well as signal the demise of weak and badly run airlines, an aviation analyst warned today.

AstroBiz Launches All‑New BizOne 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.

RHB Bank Intensifies Support For SMEs To Strengthen Business Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd (RHB) is intensifying its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a comprehensive suite of financial assistance and sustainable financing solutions.

Islamic Banking Industry Remains Resilient Amid West Asia Uncertainties -- AIBIM

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Islamic banking industry remains resilient, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, amid uncertainties in West Asia, said the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).

Malaysian Exporters Urged To Adopt Proactive, Adaptive Approach Amid West Asia Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian exporters need to adopt a proactive and adaptive approach to navigate the evolving landscape due to the West Asian crisis, according to speakers at a webinar organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

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.