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.

Malaysia Does Not Need Stimulus Amid West Asia Crisis -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not need stimulus amid the West Asia crisis, said the World Bank’s lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower despite positive Wall Street performance overnight as negotiations in West Asia appeared to stall less than a day after a ceasefire agreement was reached.

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.

Penang-Chongqing Direct Flight Boosts Market Presence In China, Regional Exchanges -- Wong

GEORGE TOWN, April 9 (Bernama) -- The new direct flight between Penang and Chongqing underscores the state’s strategic efforts to strengthen its presence in the China market and further enhance air connectivity with Western China, injecting fresh momentum into regional tourism and economic exchanges.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Opening

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

Task Force Submits Suggestions To Address Labuan’s Industrial Challenges

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Several recommendations to address economic hurdles affecting industry players in Labuan have been submitted to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.

Labuan To Focus On Four Key Economic Areas To Drive Growth, Says Liew

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Four key economic areas have been identified to uplift the socio-economic landscape of the duty-free island of Labuan, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

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.

Digital Realty Opens NRT14 Data Centre To Support AI Infrastructure In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, a cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has opened its NRT14 data centre (NRT14) at the NRT campus in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

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.