Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Interest In Semiconductor-related Counters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday amid renewed interest as Malaysia is seen benefitting from increased data centre investments due to its reputation as a strategically secure hub, following stronger-than-expected earnings from US chip giant Intel Corp.

Ringgit Edges Higher Against US Dollar Amid Subdued Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar but was traded mostly lower against other major currencies in early trade on Monday amid subdued market sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting later this week, said an analyst.

Turkiye’s Bilal Erdogan Urges Muslim Nations To Emulate Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Lead

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) -- Turkiye’s Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan has called on Muslim nations to learn from Malaysia’s Islamic finance sector to build financial systems that are not dependent on Western networks.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Sideways Between 1,700 And 1,730 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index is likely to move sideways within the 1,700–1,730 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

Ringgit Seen Trading Within RM3.94-RM3.96 Range Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight band next week,  hovering between RM3.94 and RM3.96 as investors await further economic data from the United States, according to an economist.

Gold Futures End Week Lower, Tracking COMEX Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their losing streak to Friday, closing the week lower in line with the US COMEX market as elevated oil prices stoked concerns among traders.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Most Major Currencies, Flat Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies on Friday, while remaining stable versus the US dollar.

Slovakia, Finland Target Malaysia’s Artillery To Expand Defence Exports

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Slovakia is intensifying its push to secure a role in Malaysia’s ongoing armed forces modernisation efforts, with Konstrukta Defence positioning its EVA M3 6x6 artillery system as part of a broader strategy to expand export revenues and establish a long-term industrial presence in the country.

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,500 Per Tonne On Biodiesel Expansion - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies On Strong March Trade Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March.

Gold Futures Extend Losing Streak To Fifth Day On Firmer US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their decline for a fifth consecutive session, mirroring losses in the US COMEX market as a stronger US dollar continued to pressure prices.