Poland Eyes Malaysia As Regional Hub For Cooperation, Sees Huge Potential In High-tech, Defence

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Poland sees strong potential to expand its economic and investment footprint in Malaysia, particularly in high-technology, defence and dual-use sectors, positioning the country as a strategic gateway to the wider Southeast Asia region.

Material Appoints Raman Kalra As APAC President

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Material, an intelligent growth company, has appointed Raman Kalra as President, Asia Pacific (APAC), as the company expands its capabilities across insights, strategy, design and marketing technology.

Accertify Report Finds Uneven Airline Booking Fraud Risks Across Regions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Accertify, in its Global Air Travel Fraud Report: Q1 2026 unveiled that airline booking fraud risks vary significantly by route origin, with higher concentrations of prevented fraud in parts of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Industrial, Utilities Stocks Support

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, lifted by buying in heavyweight stocks led by industrial products and utilities counters, despite weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.

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.

Ringgit Ends Mixed As Investors Turn To Safe-haven Assets

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mixed against a basket of currencies on Thursday, as investors continued to buy safe-haven assets.

Malaysia On Track For 5.3 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q Despite Global Headwinds - Economist

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Firmer, Lifted By Banks & Telcos

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, lifted by selective buying in banking and telecommunications heavyweights amid improved sentiment following the extended ceasefire in West Asia.

SMR 20 Hits New 2026 High At Close On Firmer Regional Futures, Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today to hit a new high in 2026, supported by firmer regional rubber futures and stronger crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Fortinet Expands Local SASE Infrastructure In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Malaysia through the deployment of its Malaysia-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Point-of-Presence (PoP).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On US-Iran Truce Extension

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by improved sentiment after US President Donald Trump extended the West Asia ceasefire, with gains led by banking stocks in line with a firmer overnight performance on Wall Street.