Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid West Asia Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade Friday as investors assessed risks from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Malaysian Youths Redefining Work And Enterprise In Digital Age - Economy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian youths are redefining what work and enterprise can look like in the digital age through content creation, livestreaming, affiliate marketing and digital entrepreneurship on TikTok and TikTok Shop.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Softer NFP View

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as markets positioned for a softer US non-farm payrolls (NFP) reading, weighing on the greenback and lending support to regional currencies.

CPO Futures End Higher, Track Crude Oil Gains

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the crude oil market, a trader said.

Agrobank AUM Lifts Perak SME Sales To RM6.05 Mln

IPOH, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Agrobank Upward Migration (AUM) programme lifted sales among small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in Perak to RM6.05 million in 2025, reinforcing the state’s food security sector.

Malaysia Should Bolster Japan Ties To Stay Competitive Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to enhance its relations with Japan as a weapon to boost competitiveness in the global market and increase investment in high-end niche technology industries, said key speakers at the New Japan-Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Seminar.

UEM Edgenta Shareholders Approve Proposed SCR, Paving Way For Delisting

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- UEM Edgenta shareholders today approved the proposed selective capital reduction and repayment exercise (SCR), paving the way for UEM Group to increase its current 69.14 per cent stake in the asset management and infrastructure solutions company to 100 per cent.

MTA Unveils 2025 Blueprint, Takaful Sustainability Report

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has launched the 2025 Financial Sector Blueprint (FSB) and Sustainability Report for Takaful today, highlighting the industry’s progress in advancing financial inclusion, sustainability and digital transformation.

Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled easier today as uncertainties in the development of the US-Iran war dampened the demand for the precious metal.

Malaysia’s Economy Can Still Surprise On Upside, Says BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

Ringgit Closes Easier Against US Dollar as War Uncertainty Keeps Investors on Edge

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar today after gaining ground yesterday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid President Trump’s unpredictable stance on the US-Iran conflict, leading to constant changes in risk appetite among traders and investors.

National Petroleum Supply Remains Stable, Govt Prepared With Contingency Plans - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s petroleum supply remains stable and sufficient, and the government has prepared contingency plans to ensure continued supply under any circumstances, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.