Local Equity Market Remains Resilient, Reflects Investor Confidence - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The local equity market remained resilient, rising 1.5 per cent last Friday, reflecting investor confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Malaysia's Rising MHIT Costs Mainly Driven By Higher Healthcare Use -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Cost pressures in Malaysia’s medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) sector are driven mainly by higher utilisation of healthcare services and misaligned incentives, rather than sharp increases in treatment prices, according to a World Bank Group report.

Govt Moves To Boost Resilience, Ensure Energy Supply, Contain Costs - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The government is not only focused on stabilising prices, but also on ensuring a secure energy supply and the availability of essential goods, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against major and regional currencies but was flat against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiments over rising crude oil prices.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, in line with the steady cash market’s performance.

Withholding Tax Withdrawal Has Minimal Impact On KLCCP Stapled Group

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The withdrawal of the 10 per cent withholding tax by the Malaysian government has minimal impact towards KLCCP Stapled Group due to its shareholder mix.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose 0.71 per cent to end at the day’s high on the back of improving local sentiment and selective buying in index-linked counters following the recent pullback.

Singapore’s Top 100 Brands Rise 7 Pct To US$84.1 Bln Value In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s top 100 brands rose seven per cent year-on-year to a combined value of US$84.1 billion in 2026, driven by growth across the banking, engineering, food and real estate sectors, according to the Brand Finance Singapore 100 2026 report. (US$1 = RM3.95)

KLCCP Stapled Group Optimistic On Sustaining Growth In 2026 Amid Rising Economic Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- KLCC Property Holdings Bhd and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (KLCC REIT), collectively known as KLCCP Stapled Group, remain optimistic on sustaining their positive performance in 2026 amid rising economic uncertainties.

Audiencerate, Microsoft, Postel Unite On AI Platform For Italian SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate has joined as a technology partner in the Microsoft and Postel collaboration focused on the digitalisation of Italian businesses.

Aerospace Industrial Development In Sepang To Drive IDRISS Transformation

SHAH ALAM, April 28 (Bernama) -- A proposed aerospace-focused industrial development in Sepang, Selangor, is set to become a key catalyst in supporting regional transformation under the Integrated Development Region in South Selangor (IDRISS) framework.

Rubber Market Lower Over Expectations Of Supply Increase, Concerns Over China's Zero-Tariff Policy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, weighed by expectations of increased supply post-winter, a trader said.