LyondellBasell Completes Sale Of European Assets To AEQUITA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) announced it has completed the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets, and the associated business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA, marking a key milestone in its strategic review of operations in the region.

Pepper Industry Continues To Grow With RM2.27 Bln Contribution In 2025

KUCHING, May 4 (Bernama) -- The country’s pepper industry has recorded positive growth with revenue contribution rising to about RM2.27 billion last year from RM2.24 billion in 2024, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

OTC Markets Taps JP Chan To Lead APAC Operations Amid Regional Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- OTC Markets Group, an operator of regulated markets for more than 12,000 United States (US) and international securities, has appointed JP Chan as Senior Vice President and Regional Head for Asia-Pacific (APAC) as it expands its presence in the region.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on continued buying activities in selected financial services and plantation counters. 

Industrial Products Sector Records RM128.3 Mln Net Foreign Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The industrial products and services recorded net foreign inflows of RM128.3 million, followed by technology (RM114.2 million), and plantation (RM53.3 million) last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Labuan Corporation To Focus On Business Ventures To Drive Sustainable Growth

LABUAN, May 4 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) is stepping up efforts to participate directly in business ventures through asset capitalisation, as part of a broader strategy to achieve long-term financial sustainability and reduce reliance on annual government grants.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-bound Between 1,700 And 1,730 Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to trade in a range-bound mode with a cautious bias within the 1,700-1,730 range next week.

CPO Futures End Lower On Cautious Trading Ahead of Long Weekend

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed by cautious trading ahead of a long weekend, an analyst said. 

Fraser & Neave 2Q Net Profit Down To RM96.27 Mln Vs RM140.33 A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM96.27 million versus RM140.33 million a year ago.

Ringgit Closes Lower On Volatile Oil Prices, Latest Fed Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against most currencies, including the US dollar, as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over volatile crude oil prices.

KPS Consortium's Subsidiary To Acquire Rawang Industrial Assets For RM45.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- KPS Consortium Bhd’s (KPSCB) wholly-owned subsidiary, KPS Plywood Sdn Bhd, has entered into three separate sale and purchase agreements with Nautical Wealth Sdn Bhd (in liquidation) to acquire several properties in Rawang, Selangor, for RM45.5 million.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia As Oil Prices Support Energy Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index, reversing earlier losses as higher oil prices boosted sentiment for energy- and chemical-related counters.