Gold Futures Close Lower Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid the ongoing global trade tensions between the US and its key trading partners.

FBM KLCI Ends Almost Flat On Cautious Sentiment

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased earlier gains to close marginally lower on Tuesday as mild bargain hunting activities were offset by cautious mode over ongoing global uncertainties.

Tune Protect And Ticket2U Unveil Ticket Refund Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Tune Protect Malaysia, in partnership with Malaysia’s leading ticketing platform, Ticket2U Sdn Bhd, has launched Ticket Refund Insurance, offering enhanced financial security to ticket buyers and setting a new standard in event protection.

Labuan Food Industries Makes Waves As Seafood Exporter, Seeks To Almost Triple Output

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan Food Industries Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fishery company with an established international business network, plans to nearly triple its annual finished tuna production next year with the setting up of a new facility here.

Weak Regional Market Performance Drags Bursa Malaysia Lower, CI Down 4.01 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its decline to close sharply lower today, with the benchmark index falling by 4.01 per cent, dragged by weaker regional market performance amid growing concerns over a potential global trade war.

Foreign Investors Pull RM31.68 Bln From Asian Markets, South Korea Sees Heaviest Selling

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net sellers last week across eight Asian markets, reversing their single-week buying streak, recording a heavy net outflow of US$7.12 billion (RM31.68 billion, US$1 = RM4.45), with South Korea and India experiencing the heaviest selling pressure.

Ringgit Opens Easier Against US Dollar, Market Uncertainty Persists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to a lack of buying interest, as market uncertainty persists following US President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs.

Putra Heights Fire Sparks Production Disruptions, Financial Losses For 200 Factories

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The gas pipeline fire incident at Putra Heights has significantly impacted the operations of approximately 200 industrial facilities in the Klang Valley, spanning various manufacturing sub-sectors and company sizes.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower, which may prompt investors to buy on dips, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.

Bargain-hunting Likely To Emerge, Cautious Sentiment To Dominate Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- Bargain-hunting activities are likely to emerge next week in Bursa Malaysia, with selling pressure expectation to ease as investors absorb the US tariff impact. 

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

Malaysia Well-positioned To Face Economic Crisis If Global Trade War Breaks Out – Amir Hamzah

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) – Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.