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.

Rubber Futures End Mixed On Weaker Regional Cues, Firmer Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, weighed by softer regional futures and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Grab Unveils 13 AI-Powered Features To Enhance Superapp Experience At GrabX 2026

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm, Grab, has unveiled 13 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features at its annual GrabX 2026 showcase, positioning its platform as an intelligent everyday guide aimed at improving daily life, travel convenience, and business operations across Southeast Asia.

Grab Plans To Introduce 'Carri' To Bridge Gap Between Digital Intelligence And Real-world Logistics

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm, Grab, is planning to introduce “Carri”, a physical automation robot, to bridge the gap between digital intelligence and real-world logistics.

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.

KLCI Futures Broadly Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened broadly higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Wednesday. 

IILM Prices US$1.335 Bln short-term sukuk amid Global Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of US$1.335 billion in short-term sukuk across five tenors: two weeks, one month, three months, six months and nine months.

CPO Futures Close Lower Despite Thailand’s Tighter Export Controls

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite Thailand announcing tighter controls on CPO exports.

MTEN Studying Steps To Diversify Fuel Input Sources Amid Global Energy Crisis - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has studied measures to diversify fuel input sources, strengthen strategic cooperation with key trading partners, and ensure the security of production inputs amid the global energy crisis.

Malaysian Biodiesel Association Urges Govt To Expedite Higher Blends For National Biodiesel Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other ASEAN counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors.