Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid West Asia Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade Friday as investors assessed risks from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Agrobank AUM Lifts Perak SME Sales To RM6.05 Mln

IPOH, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Agrobank Upward Migration (AUM) programme lifted sales among small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in Perak to RM6.05 million in 2025, reinforcing the state’s food security sector.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Rising Regional Futures, Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Thursday, supported by rising regional rubber futures and higher crude oil prices.

Vocalbeats.AI, NTU Singapore Partner To Launch AI Scholarship

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company, has partnered with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to establish the Vocalbeats.AI‑Turing AI Scholarship.

Global Diesel Prices Surge Amid Supply Constraints, Robust Demand - Rystad Energy  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Diesel prices are rising faster than petrol due to structural supply constraints, sustained industrial demand and limited flexibility in refining systems, according to energy research firm Rystad Energy.

C-Hawk Boosts Southeast Asia Capacity With Malaysia, Vietnam Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- C-Hawk Technology, a global manufacturer of components, assemblies and systems for the semiconductor and health imaging industries, has expanded its Southeast Asia manufacturing footprint with new facilities in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

MAG Secures Fuel Supply, Optimises Hedging Strategy Amid Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) —Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has secured sufficient fuel supply to sustain operations as per current fuel contract, despite growing concern over shortages and rising oil prices globally.

Bank Rakyat Strengthens Cybersecurity After RM1 Mln Amp

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) continues to enhance its technology infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes to strengthen system resilience and safeguard customer information.

Airwallex Gains BNM Approval For Full Payment Services In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has secured approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for its e-money issuing and Class A licences, enabling it to roll out a full suite of payment services in the country.

Cloudera To Showcase “AI Anywhere” Capabilities At AWS Summits

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Cloudera has announced its participation as a sponsor in the 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit series across major global cities, showcasing its “AI Anywhere” capabilities for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Energy Commission Will Ensure Supply Of Electricity Generation Feedstock  - CEO

PUTRAJAYA, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (ST) has taken steps to ensure the continued supply of feedstock, particularly gas and coal for electricity generation, as it monitors developments in West Asia with the conflict in the region entering its second month.

Anaqua’s AI-Native Platform To Transform Premier Tech Global IP Management

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, a leader in innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, announced that Premier Tech, a global leader in horticulture, agriculture, packaging equipment and technologies, wastewater treatment systems, digital solutions and life sciences, has selected its RightHub platform.