HERE Joins SOAFEE To Support Software-Defined Vehicle Development

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the mapping and location data company, has joined the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE), an industry-led initiative accelerating the transition to software‑defined vehicles.

National Biodiesel Programme Gradually Expanding To B20 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is progressively expanding its National Biodiesel Programme from B10 to B20 for the land transport sector, increasing the biodiesel blend, supported by strong industry readiness, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.

Accertify Report Finds Uneven Airline Booking Fraud Risks Across Regions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Accertify, in its Global Air Travel Fraud Report: Q1 2026 unveiled that airline booking fraud risks vary significantly by route origin, with higher concentrations of prevented fraud in parts of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia.

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Friday.

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,500 Per Tonne On Biodiesel Expansion - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.

StoneX Offers Clients Access To Shanghai Nickel Futures Via OI Route

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- StoneX Group Inc has begun offering clients day-one access to Nickel futures and options listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), following regulatory approval that opens the contracts to international participants via the Overseas Intermediary (OI) route.

JOSFA Plans To Expand Large-scale White Prawn Tank Farming Project

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Fishermen's Association (JOSFA) plans to expand its large-scale white prawn farming project in tanks to meet growing local demand.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Industrial, Utilities Stocks Support

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, lifted by buying in heavyweight stocks led by industrial products and utilities counters, despite weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies On Strong March Trade Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March.

Bank Rakyat Offers Payment Deferment To Sandakan Fire Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) is offering a deferment of financing instalment payments for up to six months to its customers who were affected by a fire incident in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, Sabah.

CPO Futures End Lower As Market Takes Breather After Three-day Rally

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) – Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, taking a breather on Thursday after posting three consecutive days of strong gains.

Gold Futures Extend Losing Streak To Fifth Day On Firmer US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their decline for a fifth consecutive session, mirroring losses in the US COMEX market as a stronger US dollar continued to pressure prices.