Domestic Logistics Sector To Remain Steady This Year On E-commerce Boom, AI Tailwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the domestic logistics sector’s growth to remain steady in 2026, benefiting from booming e-commerce, supported by the global tech upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI) data centre demand, a resilient US economy, and potential trade diversion amid US-China trade tensions. 

Bank Muamalat Offers Temporary Financial Resilience Assistance To Support Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd is offering targeted financial assistance to support customers facing temporary financial pressures arising from global uncertainties, including recent developments in West Asia.

Oil Price Dips Below US$100 Per Barrel On Ceasefire Talks, Upside Risks Remain

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Oil prices fell below US$100 per barrel as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Xiaomi Accelerates Smart Home Expansion Amid Growing Adoption In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Smart home technology is rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia as more households adopt connected devices to enhance convenience, efficiency and control.

Kingdom Secures First Project Financing For Japan's Mimasaka Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Kingdom, a battery energy storage system (BESS) platform established by Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm, has executed its first long-term project finance loan facility for its Mimasaka project in Japan.

Saudi Fund For Development Inks US$15 Mln Loan Agreement With Palau

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed a US$15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of Palau, marking its inaugural development partnership in the Pacific island nation. (US$1=RM3.99)

MBSB IB Positive On Construction Sector On Resilient Demand, Stronger Project Execution

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained a positive stance on the construction sector, backed by resilient private sector demand and stronger public project execution.

IILM Prices US$1.335 Bln short-term sukuk amid Global Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of US$1.335 billion in short-term sukuk across five tenors: two weeks, one month, three months, six months and nine months.

Maybank Ready To Support Customers Amid Current Geopolitical Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Maybank remains ready to support customers amid current geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with financial assistance available and accessible through multiple channels.

U Mobile, TM Hold 5G Kick-off Meeting, Agreement Being Finalised

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd held a 5G collaboration project kick-off meeting with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) yesterday, following the signing of a three-year 5G wholesale agreement in February 2026.

MTEN Studying Steps To Diversify Fuel Input Sources Amid Global Energy Crisis - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has studied measures to diversify fuel input sources, strengthen strategic cooperation with key trading partners, and ensure the security of production inputs amid the global energy crisis.

AEON Credit's FY2026 Net Profit Rises To RM385.88 Mln, Declares 17.75 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit increased to RM385.88 million in the financial year ended Feb 28, 2026 (FY2026) from RM370.61 million in FY2025.