Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, bucking the weaker performance on the US COMEX market, amid continued safe-haven demand.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar On Tech-led Inflows, Easing Geopolitical Risks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback today on improved optimism, as markets saw inflows into semiconductor-related stocks, which benefited Malaysia.

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.

Malaysia's Insurance Sector To Sustain Growth In 1Q 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates Malaysia’s insurance sector to sustain its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), supported by stronger general and life insurance segments.

Global Uncertainty, Geopolitics Demand Economic Recalibration -- Pm Anwar 

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) -- The current global economic challenges, compounded by geopolitical tensions, require Malaysia to recalibrate its priorities amid heightened uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

Investor Interest Remains Intact Amid Global Uncertainties - InvestPenang

GEORGE TOWN, April 26 (Bernama) -- Investor interest in Penang remains intact despite rising global uncertainties, underpinned by resilient demand in the electronics and electrical (E&E) sector and the state’s strategic positioning within evolving global supply chains.

Pensonic Returns To Profit In 3Q On Strong Demand, Improved Margins

GEORGE TOWN, April 25 (Bernama) -- Pensonic Holdings Bhd returned to profitability in the third quarter (3Q) ended Feb 28, 2026 (FY2026), recording profit after tax of RM2.25 million compared with a loss of RM150,000 in the same quarter last year. 

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower On Profit-taking Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend lower next week amid profit-taking, a trader said.

EcoWorld Unit Disposes Of Industrial Land In Johor For RM280.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s unit, Eco Business Park 6 Sdn Bhd, has sold two parcels of industrial land in Kulai, Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, to KNBDC Malaysia Five Sdn Bhd for RM280.8 million.

Stronger Collaboration Key To Boost Malaysia’s OGSE Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy security continues to be underpinned by a resilient ecosystem involving multiple stakeholders, particularly oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players that remain a crucial component of the industry’s value chain.

INNIO Completes 3-MW Hydrogen Backup Power Test For Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- INNIO Group, an energy solution and service provider, has completed a landmark, industry-first demonstration of backup power for data centres using 100 per cent hydrogen-fuelled gas engines at the three megawatts (MW) scale.