JOSFA Plans To Expand Large-scale White Prawn Tank Farming Project

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Fishermen's Association (JOSFA) plans to expand its large-scale white prawn farming project in tanks to meet growing local demand.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Industrial, Utilities Stocks Support

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, lifted by buying in heavyweight stocks led by industrial products and utilities counters, despite weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies On Strong March Trade Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March.

Bank Rakyat Offers Payment Deferment To Sandakan Fire Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) is offering a deferment of financing instalment payments for up to six months to its customers who were affected by a fire incident in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, Sabah.

Gold Futures Extend Losing Streak To Fifth Day On Firmer US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their decline for a fifth consecutive session, mirroring losses in the US COMEX market as a stronger US dollar continued to pressure prices.

Solarvest, Malakoff Silver Solar Ink RM1.06 Bln EPCC Contract In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM1.06 billion engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract with Malakoff Silver Solar Sdn Bhd.

Ringgit Ends Mixed As Investors Turn To Safe-haven Assets

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mixed against a basket of currencies on Thursday, as investors continued to buy safe-haven assets.

Malaysia On Track For 5.3 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q Despite Global Headwinds - Economist

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Firmer, Lifted By Banks & Telcos

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, lifted by selective buying in banking and telecommunications heavyweights amid improved sentiment following the extended ceasefire in West Asia.

GWM Malaysia Posts Steady 1Q 2026 Performance Amid Evolving Market Conditions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- GWM Malaysia recorded a steady performance in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), delivering 1,294 units amid evolving automotive market conditions.

Bursa Malaysia Up At Midday, Led By Banking, Industrial Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session higher, supported by continued buying interest in heavyweights, particularly banking and industrial products counters, amid improved sentiment following the renewed US-Iran ceasefire.

PayNet Processed 8.44 Bln Transactions In 2025, Reflecting Growing Preference For Digital Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) processed 8.44 billion digital payment transactions in 2025, reflecting how digital payments are increasingly the preferred payment method across Malaysia, driven by continued adoption across banks, non-banks participants, businesses and consumers.