Gold Futures End Lower On US Comex Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, in line with weakness in the US COMEX market.

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.

AM Best Withdraws Delta Affiliates' Performance Assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the performance assessment (assessment) of PA-2 (Excellent) of Delta Insurance New Zealand Limited and Delta Underwriting Private Limited.

CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed slightly higher on Wednesday, in line with gains in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Malaysia Committed To Strengthening Regional Cooperation Via AZEC For Stable Energy Supply -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to strengthening regional cooperation through the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) to ensure a stable, sufficient and resilient energy supply, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MPOB Strengthens R&D To Shore Up Palm Oil Competitiveness Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting is focusing on strengthening research and development (R&D) strategy amid ongoing geopolitical instability, particularly in West Asia.

Global Energy Crisis Boosts The Appeal Of Malaysian Palm Oil In The Asian Market - Noraini 

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.

Bank Rakyat Needs To Explore New Opportunities, Strengthen Role - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) needs to explore new opportunities towards creating a more competitive and sustainable business model for mutual benefit.

Biodiesel B100 Has Potential To Be Strategic Alternative For Nation's Energy Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Palm-based B100 biodiesel has the potential to be a strategic alternative in strengthening the country's energy security, especially in the face of global fuel supply uncertainties.

Muhibbah Secures RM120 Mln Contract For Penang LRT Project

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd has secured a contract worth RM120 million from Gamuda Industrial Building System Sdn Bhd (GIBS) for works related to the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On US-Iran Peace Talk Optimism

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading session higher, in line with gains across regional markets, as sentiment improved on expectations of potential peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran.

Rail Cargo Volume Up As High As 20 Pct In First Quarter Of 2026 - KTMB

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- The country’s rail cargo service usage has continued to show positive growth, with cargo volume transported by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) recording an increase of 10 to 20 per cent during January to March this year against the same period last year.