Bursa Malaysia Trims Early Gains As Wall Street Sets Tone

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Thursday but pared gains shortly after, tracking cues from Wall Street.

Economy Minister To Do Site Visit In Selangor To View Biodiesel Blending Process -- Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir will do a working site visit in Selangor this Saturday to assess the raw inputs used in the biodiesel blending process.

Gold Futures End Higher On Optimism Over US-Iran Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today on optimism over a potential second round of talks between the United States and Iran to end their conflict.

Ringgit Eases Versus Greenback On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today on profit-taking following recent gains, said an analyst.

KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in the underlying cash market.

Profit-taking Drags Bursa Malaysia To End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end slightly lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters mainly in financial services and utilities sectors.

PayNet To Expand Cashless Initiatives Across More Tertiary Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) plans to expand its cashless payment initiatives to more tertiary education institutions, in collaboration with universities and student councils, as part of efforts to deepen digital payment adoption among students.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over Potential US-Iran Diplomatic Breathrough

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by optimism over a potential United States-Iran diplomatic breakthrough, said a dealer.

BRIDGE Alliance Extends Summit To Five Days, Driving Global Media Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- BRIDGE Alliance will expand its flagship BRIDGE Summit to five days for its second edition, scheduled to take place beginning Nov 28 at a larger venue on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Miral, a developer of immersive destinations and experiences in the emirate.

Arla Foods Ingredients To Showcase Nutrition Solutions At Vitafoods Europe 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients has announced it will showcase high-protein, nutrient-dense application concepts for users of GLP-1 anti-obesity medications at Vitafoods Europe, taking place in Barcelona from May 5 to 7.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-afternoon On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory in mid-afternoon, weighed down by continued profit-taking in heavyweight counters, led by the financial services and utilities sectors.

CPO Prices Seen Strengthened By Global Biodiesel Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to be supported by demand tailwinds such as higher blending mandates announced by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said CGS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd.