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Global Economy Challenging, Govt Continues Taking Necessary Measures To Face Uncertainty - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Hawkish Fed Outlook

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed lower today due to weaker regional rubber futures, said a trader.

UAE’s OPEC Exit Unlikely To Move Global oil Prices -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its OPEC+ allies is not expected to significantly affect global oil prices, which are currently driven more by geopolitical factors.

US Dollar/Ringgit To Trade 3.95-4.05 In Near Term -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities expects the US dollar/ringgit pair to trade within the 3.95-4.05 range in the near term.

AirTrunk Raises Investment In Malaysia By RM12 Bln To RM27 Bln -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) — AirTrunk, a hyperscale data centre platform company in Asia Pacific and West Asia, will increase its investment by another RM12 billion this year, bringing its total committed investment in Malaysia to RM27 billion.

Plantation Sector ROE Seen Remaining Robust In 2026–2027 On Strong CPO Prices, Supply Tightness -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Return on equity (ROE) for the plantation sector is expected to remain robust in 2026–2027, supported by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices amid supply tightness and the ongoing West Asia conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Bursa Malaysia Trade Choppy As Caution Persists Amid West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded choppily in early dealings, with sentiment cautious amid external uncertainties, traders said.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Indonesia Output Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by expectations of tighter supply amid concerns over a potential decline in Indonesia’s output this year, an analyst said.

Global Air Cargo Demand Falls By 4.8 Pct In March - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Banking Industry Urges MSMEs Affected By West Asia Conflict To Engage For Support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The banking industry is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict to engage with their respective banks at an early stage to explore suitable solutions, including repayment assistance, restructuring, and working capital support.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, tracking regional peers as investor sentiment was dented following reports of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) move to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+).

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose 0.71 per cent to end at the day’s high on the back of improving local sentiment and selective buying in index-linked counters following the recent pullback.