KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Thursday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On US-Iran Truce Extension

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by improved sentiment after US President Donald Trump extended the West Asia ceasefire, with gains led by banking stocks in line with a firmer overnight performance on Wall Street.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback Amid Caution Over US-Iran Talks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by cautious sentiment as traders awaited clearer outcomes from ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.

SC Named Best Regulator In Promoting Islamic Finance For Third Year Running

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has been honoured as the “Best Regulator in Promoting Islamic Finance” for the third consecutive year at the IFN Awards.

Malaysia, Philippines Commit To Sustained Engagement On Energy Security -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed on the importance of continuous communication for both countries in addressing energy security issues. 

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soybean Oil, DCE Performance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to close higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performance in related vegetable oils on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

Defence Ministry Signs 24 Contracts, ICPs Valued At RM3.54 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — The Defence Ministry has secured and signed 24 contracts and industrial collaboration programmes (ICPs) worth RM3.54 billion at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibition.

Gold Futures Ease For Fourth Day, Tracking Weaker COMEX Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives declined for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, mirroring the softer trend on the US COMEX market.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against US Dollar, Firmer Vs Other Majors

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly weaker against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while trading mostly higher against other major and regional currencies.

KLCI Futures Close Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed today, in line with the underlying cash market’s softer performance.

Affin Bank Expects Revival In Malaysia’s Investment Cycle In 2H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to see a revival in its investment cycle in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by strong domestic demand despite the West Asia conflict, according to Affin Bank Bhd.

Agrobank Drives Nationwide Engagement With FUNancial Day 2026 Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 22 (Bernama) -- Agrobank is set to energise its nationwide network with the launch of FUNancial Day 2026, a large-scale branch activation programme aimed at strengthening customer engagement while driving business growth across all segments.