US Dollar/Ringgit To Trade 3.95-4.05 In Near Term -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities expects the US dollar/ringgit pair to trade within the 3.95-4.05 range in the near term.

Plantation Sector ROE Seen Remaining Robust In 2026–2027 On Strong CPO Prices, Supply Tightness -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Return on equity (ROE) for the plantation sector is expected to remain robust in 2026–2027, supported by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices amid supply tightness and the ongoing West Asia conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

PIAM Re-Elects Ng Kok Kheng As Chairman For 2026-2028 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) has re-elected Ng Kok Kheng as its chairman for the 2026-2028 term, effective April 29, 2026. 

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs US Dollar, Mixed Against Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar and was mixed against other currencies, as support from firmer oil prices was offset by broad dollar strength and cautious positioning following the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s rate decision.

Global Air Cargo Demand Falls By 4.8 Pct In March - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Ascend Airways Malaysia Unaffected By UK Unit's Wind-down

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Ascend Airways Malaysia Sdn Bhd has clarified that its operations remain unaffected by developments involving its United Kingdom (UK)-based counterpart, Ascend Airways Ltd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking In Oil-Related Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today, as investors took profit in oil-related counters following news of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.

Abaxx Launches First Gold Spot Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) has announced the execution of the first trades on its Abaxx Spot Gold Pool, marking the operational debut of its physical gold marketplace.

Labuan Corp Advisory Council Urges CVLB To Set Up Labuan Branch To Boost Transport, Logistics Industry

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) has been urged to establish a branch here to facilitate dealings by transport and logistics companies operating on the island.

JPMorganChase Named First Olympic Games Banking Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- United States (US)-based financial services firm, JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPMorganChase) and The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced a landmark Worldwide Olympic Partnership, making JPMorganChase the first Global Banking Partner in Olympic history.

Sharp Malaysia Enhances Consumer Engagement Via Japan's Nojima Tie-up

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is enhancing consumer engagement via its collaboration with Japanese electrical appliances retailer Nojima Malaysia, alongside plans to expand its broader Japanese brand ecosystem.

RHB, Petronas Partner On Sustainable Vendor Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd (RHB) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the implementation of a Sustainable Vendor Financing Programme (SVFP).