StoneX Offers Clients Access To Shanghai Nickel Futures Via OI Route

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- StoneX Group Inc has begun offering clients day-one access to Nickel futures and options listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), following regulatory approval that opens the contracts to international participants via the Overseas Intermediary (OI) route.

JOSFA Plans To Expand Large-scale White Prawn Tank Farming Project

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Fishermen's Association (JOSFA) plans to expand its large-scale white prawn farming project in tanks to meet growing local demand.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies On Strong March Trade Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March.

Solarvest, Malakoff Silver Solar Ink RM1.06 Bln EPCC Contract In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM1.06 billion engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract with Malakoff Silver Solar Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia On Track For 5.3 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q Despite Global Headwinds - Economist

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Firmer, Lifted By Banks & Telcos

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, lifted by selective buying in banking and telecommunications heavyweights amid improved sentiment following the extended ceasefire in West Asia.

Fortinet Expands Local SASE Infrastructure In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Malaysia through the deployment of its Malaysia-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Point-of-Presence (PoP).

PayNet Processed 8.44 Bln Transactions In 2025, Reflecting Growing Preference For Digital Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) processed 8.44 billion digital payment transactions in 2025, reflecting how digital payments are increasingly the preferred payment method across Malaysia, driven by continued adoption across banks, non-banks participants, businesses and consumers.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback Amid Caution Over US-Iran Talks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by cautious sentiment as traders awaited clearer outcomes from ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.

SC Named Best Regulator In Promoting Islamic Finance For Third Year Running

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has been honoured as the “Best Regulator in Promoting Islamic Finance” for the third consecutive year at the IFN Awards.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soybean Oil, DCE Performance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to close higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performance in related vegetable oils on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

Defence Ministry Signs 24 Contracts, ICPs Valued At RM3.54 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — The Defence Ministry has secured and signed 24 contracts and industrial collaboration programmes (ICPs) worth RM3.54 billion at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibition.