Strait Of Hormuz Reopening A Positive Step, Supply Security A Priority -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today described Iran’s commitment to keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz open as a positive step.

Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Good News But Too Early To Celebrate - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Iran’s move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news, but it is too early to celebrate as the security situation remains fragile with elevated insurance costs, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.

Quiet Rubber Market Seen With Sideways To Lower Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be quiet with a tendency to move sideways and lower next week, said industry expert Denis Low.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Well-supported Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain well-supported next week, underpinned by inflationary concerns as oil prices are expected to remain high. 

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower On Cautious Mood

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday as mild profit-taking in key index-linked counters weighed on early trade, despite overnight gains on Wall Street.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against Greenback, Major Currencies, Eyes GDP Estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by firm domestic sentiment, as markets await Malaysia’s advance estimate of first-quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) at noon, which could further underpin the local currency.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher At Midday On Better Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia edged higher at midday today, supported by improving sentiment amid growing expectations of a de-escalation of tensions in West Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains, Turning Lower At Midday On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to end the morning session lower, as investors turned cautious ahead of the United States-Iran ceasefire deadline, coupled with selling pressure in selected financial heavyweights.

Global Energy Crisis Boosts The Appeal Of Malaysian Palm Oil In The Asian Market - Noraini 

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.

Energy Crisis: Sea And Land Transport Sectors Remain Relatively Stable - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s sea and land transport sectors remain relatively stable, particularly in cargo handling and public transport passenger movement, despite the ongoing global energy crisis.

Ringgit Revisits 3.95 Against Greenback On US-Iran Talks Hopes

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to the 3.95 level against the US dollar at today’s close, buoyed by hopes of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Losses To Open Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street.