MATRADE Aims To Boost Malaysia-Uzbekistan Trade, Taps Central Asia As Strategic Gateway

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan, positioning the Central Asian nation as a strategic gateway to the broader regional market.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Yesterday's Gains To End Lower As West Asia Optimism Fades

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday's gains to close lower on Thursday, with the key index settling off its lows, as optimism over a swift end to the West Asia conflict faded sharply following US President Donald Trump's speech this morning, which fuelled global risk-off sentiment. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower As Global Conditions Remain Uncertain

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday in tandem with regional peers, given that global conditions remain uncertain as conflicting narratives continue to cloud prospects for a resolution to the West Asia conflict. 

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Optimism Of Easing West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by rising optimism that the West Asia conflict could ease soon, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Up 1.10 Pct

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, with the key index rising 1.10 per cent, in line with firm gains across regional markets following a strong rally on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investor sentiment improved on expectations that the West Asia conflict may ease soon.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Retreats On Mixed Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, but gains were short-lived, tracking the mixed overnight performance on Wall Street as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of fresh leads.

Capital A Names Effendy Shahul Hamid Deputy CEO Effective April 6

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd has appointed Effendy Shahul Hamid as its deputy chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 6, 2026, to strengthen and reinforce the group’s leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Capital A Plans To Exit PN17 After Four Consecutive Profitable Quarters — Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is eyeing to exit its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status after achieving four consecutive quarters of profitability, said its chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

AirAsia Expects Modest Fare Hikes But Maintains Low-Cost Positioning

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said AirAsia fares may see a modest increase while remaining affordable, following the conflict in West Asia. 

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade, Tracking Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade on Monday as it tracked regional market losses after a sharp Wall Street sell-off, as Brent crude oil surged above US$110 per barrel.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Conflicting Signals From West Asia Cloud Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s gains to close at an intraday low, with the benchmark index easing 0.34 per cent as investors tracked developments in West Asia while remaining cautious amid increasingly conflicting signals from both the United States (US) and Iran over potential peace negotiations.