Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher in mid-afternoon, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in banking and utilities heavyweights.

PM Anwar Announces Additional RM5 Bln Facilities For MSMEs

ASEAN Must Act As 'Indispensable Middle' Amid Shifting Global Order -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must reposition itself as the “indispensable middle” in an increasingly fragmented global order while accelerating regional integration and strengthening its economic fundamentals to remain competitive amid intensifying global uncertainties, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

JETOUR To Unveil "Travel+" Strategy At 2026 Beijing Auto Show

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- JETOUR International will officially unveil its "Travel+" strategy at the upcoming 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, further outlining its development roadmap across brand, product, ecosystem and cultural initiatives.

MATRADE Maintains 2026 Trade Growth Forecast At 3-5 Pct Despite Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has maintained its 2026 trade growth projection of three per cent to five per cent, underpinned by a cautious outlook amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Financial Institutions: The Foundation Of Nation’s Economic System In Facing Uncertainty From West Asia Crisis -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the current strength of the country’s financial institutions, which support national aspirations, is seen as the foundation of the national economic system, especially in confronting the uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis.

Samenta Launches ASEAN’s First Circular Economy Certification For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) today launched the ASEAN circular economy certification (CEC), the first certification of its kind in the region, to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopt sustainable business practices and enhance competitiveness.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher On Sustained Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session higher, supported by continued buying interest in heavyweights, and in line with upbeat regional markets.

Bodor Laser Retains Global No.1 In Laser Cutting Machine Sales For Seventh Year

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bodor Laser has ranked No. 1 globally in sales of laser cutting machines (1,000 watts and above) for the seventh consecutive year, according to data released by Qianzhan Industry Research Institute in March 2026.

MTT Shipping Opens Slightly Higher At RM1.08 In Main Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd opened at RM1.08 in its Main Market debut on Bursa Malaysia today, five sen above its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.03.

Sabah Must Recast Logistics As Strategic Growth Engine, Says Industry Expert

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Logistics must be repositioned from a background cost centre into a strategic economic engine if Sabah is to enhance its competitiveness and marketability in regional and global trade, said the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) trainer Datuk Ramli Amir.

Tenaga Nasional Transforming Finance Function Into Talent Development Driver -- CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is transforming its finance function into a driver of talent development and business partnerships.