Bursa Malaysia Lower At Opening
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday despite positive Wall Street performance overnight.
| LATEST NEWS | RM300 million allocated under Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI) over five years to attract international productions, boost local jobs - Fahmi | Govt to offer free mediation for legal disputes involving all types of contracts valued below RM250,000 - Azalina | FINAS urged to review legal and copyright aspects to protect artistes, filmmakers in the AI era - Fahmi | National Disaster Management Council places greater emphasis on disaster preparedness, prevention and risk reduction - DPM Ahmad Zahid | Ability to act swiftly in organised manner at state, district levels among determinants of disaster management effectiveness - DPM Ahmad Zahid | |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday despite positive Wall Street performance overnight.
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a gradual recovery for the aviation industry within a few months, particularly in the Gulf region, amid the recent developments in conflicts in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking industry remains strong, resilient and is committed to supporting customers amid global uncertainties, including developments in West Asia, according to the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Rising petroleum import prices and disruptions to global logistics caused by the Middle East conflict, which threaten inflation rates and the country’s long-term fiscal stability, serve as a warning for Malaysia to strengthen energy sovereignty by diversifying local energy sources.
SHAH ALAM, April 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad (PNSB) today inked a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to further accelerate high‑tech industry development and attract strategic investments to Selangor.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as continued volatility in global conditions was seen in the near term after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global crude oil prices to as high as US$120 (US$1 = RM4.02) per barrel following the conflict in West Asia is not purely driven by supply and demand, but is also influenced by geopolitical factors, shipping costs, and insurance premiums, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd plans to implement joint procurement in construction as part of its short-term strategy within nine months of acquiring IJM Corp Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, is seen to be handling the current surge in oil prices wisely through various measures despite the West Asia conflict entering its fourth week with no signs of easing.
FRANKFURT, March 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday kept key interest rates unchanged as heightened geopolitical tensions weigh on the outlook of inflation and economy in the euro area, reported Xinhua.