Malaysia Seeks To Build AI Capabilities, Compete Globally -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will not remain merely a user of artificial intelligence (AI), but will collaborate with partners to build capabilities and compete with confidence in the global digital economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia Lower Amid Rotation Into Mid-, Small-Cap Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama)  -- Last-minute selling dragged Bursa Malaysia into negative territory at closing, reversing gains after trading in positive territory throughout the day, as investors shifted to rotational play into mid- and small-cap segments, favouring domestically driven and higher-beta names with clearer earnings visibility.

Bursa Malaysia Higher As AI Optimism, Firm Commodities Offset Geopolitical Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, rising 0.33 per cent, supported by gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related and metals-linked counters, as stalled US-Iran talks heightened concerns over supply disruptions, thereby underpinning commodity prices.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Buying Support In Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, supported by buying in heavyweights, led by Press Metal, Telekom Malaysia and Petronas Chemicals.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Interest In Semiconductor-related Counters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday amid renewed interest as Malaysia is seen benefitting from increased data centre investments due to its reputation as a strategically secure hub, following stronger-than-expected earnings from US chip giant Intel Corp.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

Manforce Group's Public Portion of IPO Oversubscribed By 3.47 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Manforce Group Bhd's public portion of its initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 3.47 times, in conjunction with its transfer of listing from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Global Plastic Supply Disrupted, Govt Steps Up Efforts To Secure Additional Sources - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global plastic supply is currently being affected by disruptions to oil and gas production, as well as uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Lower In Line With Weaker Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower in line with the weaker performance of regional peers as investors refrained from taking long positions ahead of the weekend.

NexG Says All Disclosures Made Timely To Ensure Adherence To Best Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd maintains that its disclosures have been made in a timely and transparent manner, and reflect its continued adherence to regulatory standards and corporate governance best practices. 

Vietnam’s BMI Ratings Placed Under Review With Negative Implications - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (BMI).

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday, Sustained By Buying Of Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning session slightly higher, supported by sustained buying interest in heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products, utilities and banking stocks.