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+).

UAE Exit Eroding OPEC Production Discipline; Strait Of Hormuz Risks Persist

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+) is unlikely to destabilise the alliance in the near term.

Malaysia’s Inflation Eases To 1.4 Pct In 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in 2025 as compared to 1.8 per cent in the previous year, supported by the firmer ringgit, sustained household spending and initiatives by the government. 

Labuan Corporation Advisory Council Supports Oil Refinery Proposal

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) — The Labuan Corporation Advisory Council has unanimously agreed to support a proposal to establish an oil refinery on the island, describing it as a strategic move to spur economic growth and create employment opportunities.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Stable Earnings Outlook, Macro Support

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, underpinned by expectations of stable earnings in 2026 across banking, utilities, energy and healthcare sectors, alongside strong domestic liquidity and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop

Global Oil Prices Rise On Knee-jerk Reaction Following UAE's Exit From OPEC, OPEC+ 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Global crude oil prices rose in a knee-jerk reaction following news that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has left the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance.

ASNB Launches Pandu Impianmu 2.0 Campaign With Prizes Worth RM875,000

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), has launched the Pandu Impianmu 2.0 Campaign offering prizes worth RM875,000.

Govt Moves To Boost Resilience, Ensure Energy Supply, Contain Costs - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The government is not only focused on stabilising prices, but also on ensuring a secure energy supply and the availability of essential goods, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at mid-afternoon, supported by continued buying in selected artificial intelligence (AI)-related and financial counters.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Sustained Appetite For Technology, Utilities Counters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started Tuesday’s session on a firmer note, buoyed by sustained investor appetite for data centre-linked counters, particularly in the technology and utilities sectors, following robust earnings reported by United States (US) semiconductor players.

MIDA Partners With HLB Islamic To Strengthen SME Entrepreneurs In Northern Region

SUNGAI PETANI, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd (HLB Islamic) today organised a special forum to strengthen the ecosystem and access of small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the Northern Region.