CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Price

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by weaker soybean oil price, a trader said. 

OCR Unit To Dispose Of Shah Alam Land For RM45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- OCR Group Bhd’s indirect wholly owned subsidiary, OCR Avenue Sdn Bhd (OASB), has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Magna Ecocity Sdn Bhd and Twinicon (M) Sdn Bhd.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in sync with the underlying cash market.

Gold Futures End Lower On Geopolitical Uncertainties

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday as investors traded with a cautious stance amid rising uncertainties surrounding the escalating war involving the United States-Israel and Iran, which weighed on market sentiment.

F&NHB Announces Leadership Transition, Appoints Tarang Gupta As CEO-designate

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings (F&N) has appointed Tarang Gupta as chief executive officer (CEO) designate effective July 1, 2026.

​Meltwater Recognised In G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Meltwater has been named to G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards, an annual ranking of the top 50 software companies and products based on verified, authentic user reviews.

​AM Best Affirms Australia’s Pacific Credit Ratings 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed Australia’s Pacific International Insurance Pty Limited (Pacific) financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), with a stable outlook.

Kao Bioré UV Launches Global Campaign With Stray Kids

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Kao Corporation’s sunscreen brand, Bioré UV, has kicked off its 2026 global campaign, “SUNLIGHT IS YOUR SPOTLIGHT.”, featuring K-pop group Stray Kids across more than 15 countries and regions.

North Atlantic Energies Delays 2025 Results To April

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic Energies announced it will postpone publication of its 2025 annual results to April 22, citing additional time required for year-end closing procedures following implementation of new accounting and reporting systems since Nov 28, 2025.

Yinson Shares Up Despite Weaker FY2026 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd shares were up in early trading despite the company's net profit declining to RM683 million for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM1.24 billion a year ago.

Industry Confident PTV 3.0 Insurance Uptake Will Continue After Campaign Ends

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The insurance and takaful industry is optimistic that recipients of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) 3.0 programme will continue to pursue insurance coverage even after the campaign period.

Foreign Investors Record US$12.13 Bln Outflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended a five-week streak of net selling across eight Asian markets, with net outflows totalling US$12.13 billion, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.