Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA Contributes Corporate Donations, Business Zakat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA has channelled corporate donations and business zakat covering various welfare initiatives with a total value of RM56,000 in conjunction with the month of Ramadan.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weak Export Demand Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today due to concerns about weak export demand in the coming weeks.

Licensing Certainty Commitments, Critical Mineral MoU Won't Affect Technical Conditions On Lynas - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Both of Malaysia's commitments regarding Licensing Certainty as contained in the Joint Statement on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) (Article 5.2) and the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Critical Minerals (Areas of Cooperation, Section 3) do not affect the government's decision to enforce technical conditions on Lynas Malaysia or other rare earth elements (REE) companies that are about to be approved to operate in Malaysia.

Gold Futures On BMD Decline Despite COMEX Gains, Weighed By Higher Bond Yields

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) declined on Wednesday despite the positive performance of COMEX gold futures, as the market closely monitored the conflict in the Middle East.

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar On Renewed Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by renewed demand for the local currency, although trading remained range-bound as traders and investors stayed cautious in view of geopolitical risks.

Avocados Australia Inks Partnerships With Monash University Malaysia, University Of Wollongong Malaysia

PETALING JAYA, March 4 (Bernama) -- Avocados Australia Ltd, the national peak industry body representing Australia’s avocado growers, has formalised partnerships with Monash University Malaysia and the University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia.

MEF Urges Stronger Policy Alignment To Boost Women's Advancement In Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with the celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, 2026, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for stronger policy alignment to accelerate women’s advancement in Malaysia’s workforce.

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Regional Declines Amid Widening Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended broadly lower on Wednesday, tracking declines across regional markets, with South Korea posting one of the sharpest drops as investors reacted to widening geopolitical fallout.

MOSTI Focuses On Integrated Circuit Design, High Value Technology To Improve Country's Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) through MIMOS Bhd is focusing on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and high-value technology to increase the complexity of the country's economy.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid US-Iran Conflict

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today as the market sentiment was dampened by escalating geopolitical conflicts between the United States (US) and Iran, a dealer said.

Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets; Malaysia’s Strong Fundamentals Offer Buffer, Says Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Middle East conflict, particularly disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered heightened volatility in global markets, with investors shifting towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over energy supply security.

Kao Corporation To Launch Laurier Brand Campaign Across Nine Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Kao Corporation will launch a new brand communication campaign for its feminine sanitary product brand Laurier across nine Asian countries and regions, marking a major regional push to strengthen the brand as a core pillar of its Asian business.