MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

Ringgit May Breach 3.95 Next Week On West Asia Ceasefire Optimism - Economists

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade On Upside Next Week On Firmer Market Sentiment - Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price stabilisation, supportive external momentum and easing volatility, and a turn in foreign fund flows, said an analyst.

CPO Prices To Remain Elevated On Biodiesel Mandate, Higher Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated, supported by biodiesel mandates, higher oil prices, and weather-related supply risks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

ADFIM Urges Customers Facing Strain To Engage DFIs For Support Amid Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia (ADFIM) is encouraging customers to contact their respective development financial institutions (DFIs) and entrepreneur development organisations (EDOs) to explore the support options available, reaffirming the institutions’ ongoing commitment to providing reassurance, partnership, and practical solutions during challenging times.

CPO Futures End Week Sharply Lower On Bearish MPOB Data

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week sharply lower after the market digested bearish Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) data, said Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

Kenanga IB Keeps Distributive Trade Forecast At 6.1 Pct Amid Energy-driven Downside Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) maintained its 2026 distributive trade forecast at 6.1 per cent, though downside risks from the ongoing energy crisis may warrant a downward revision.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit swept higher against major and ASEAN currencies on the last trading day of the week, supported by sustained buying interest amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia.

Magna AI, Corvit Networks Partner To Advance AI Development In Pakistan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Magna AI Inc, a global artificial intelligence (AI) transformation company, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Corvit Networks (Pvt.) Ltd to accelerate national AI development in Pakistan.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed For Third Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed for the third consecutive day on Friday, tracking regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Broadly Higher, Led By Tech, Property And Construction Stocks

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed broadly higher, with buying momentum seen mainly in technology, property and construction stocks.