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Bursa Malaysia In Negative Territory At Midday On Uncertain West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its downward momentum at midday, in line with the weaker performance across regional markets as sentiment was dragged by renewed developments surrounding the United States (US)-Iran conflict. 

Xsolla Strengthens Vietnam Gaming Presence At GameVerse 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has announced its participation in Vietnam GameVerse 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Meltwater Unveils AI-Powered Mid-Year Product Release

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a leader in actionable intelligence, has unveiled its 2026 Mid-Year Product Release, designed to empower organisations to move beyond monitoring to uncover critical signals, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and act with speed and confidence.

EarthDaily Secures US$1.2 Mln NRO Contract For Earth Observation Imagery

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- EarthDaily Analytics (EarthDaily) has been selected by the United States (US) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to support the use of commercial multispectral Earth observation imagery under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

Targeted Assistance Available For Businesses Hit By Rising Costs - BNM

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Help is readily available for businesses affected by the conflict in West Asia, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower On Friday

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower on Friday, as buying was interspersed with selling in selected heavyweight stocks due to uncertain geopolitical developments.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but eased versus the US dollar as investors remained cautious following renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict, which dimmed hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

BNM Seen Holding OPR Through 2026 Despite Rising Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.

Malaysia Not Selling Oil To ASEAN Members As It Still Imports 400,000 Barrels Daily -- Johari

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines), May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not sell oil to other ASEAN member states as the country is still importing about 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

ASEAN May Involve Private Sector In Oil Stockpiling Framework -- Johari Ghani

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines) May 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Greenback, US Treasury Yields Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following a decline in United States Treasury yields and a weaker US dollar.

Malaysia Positions Carbon Market As Strategic Economic Pillar To Drive Trade Competitiveness - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK).