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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the week higher, extending its upward momentum, buoyed by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, reinforcing the narrative of resilient domestic demand.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to achieve three to five per cent increase of same store growth (SSG) every year, with the benchmark set as a key performance indicator (KPI) for outlet managers.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midday, lifted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s (DOSM) advance estimates showing that the economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy that remains fundamentally resilient, despite rising global uncertainties, particularly elevated oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures traded lower at the open on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday as mild profit-taking in key index-linked counters weighed on early trade, despite overnight gains on Wall Street.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by firm domestic sentiment, as markets await Malaysia’s advance estimate of first-quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) at noon, which could further underpin the local currency.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher amid the rise in crude oil prices that continued to lend support to market sentiment, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Technology firms are seeking to relocate operations to Asia, and Malaysia is well-positioned to capitalise on this development in light of ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), due tomorrow.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher on Thursday supported by a more stable global backdrop amid rising hopes of an easing in United States-Iran tensions following renewed talks.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).
