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.

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.

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.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soybean Oil, DCE Performance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to close higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performance in related vegetable oils on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Four-day Winning Streak On Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day winning streak to close marginally lower today, as profit-taking followed mixed performances across regional markets.

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Against Greenback As US Extends Ceasefire With Iran

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Wednesday as market sentiment remained cautious following news that the United States-Iran ceasefire, originally expected to expire today, has been extended to allow negotiations with Iran to conclude.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar And Major Currencies

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday’s close, despite a firmer US Dollar Index, as investors closely monitored developments and anticipated the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.

RM10 Bln Support To Strengthen MSMEs’ Resilience Against Impact Of The West Asia Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s combined RM10 billion support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to strengthen their resilience against the impact of the West Asia crisis, says an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Optimism Over Possible Second Round of US-Iran Talks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today with market sentiment improving following reports that Iran may attend a second round of negotiations with the United States in Pakistan.

PM Anwar Announces Additional RM5 Bln Facilities For MSMEs

Weststar Targets Bigger Defence Footprint As Segment Makes Up 25 Pct Of Business

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Weststar Group is looking to strengthen its footprint in the defence sector in Malaysia, leveraging the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions, as the segment currently contributes about 25 per cent to its overall business.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of US-Iran Ceasefire Expiry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants are likely to focus on negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the two-week ceasefire, which commenced on April 7, set to expire on Wednesday.