Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid West Asia Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade Friday as investors assessed risks from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Softer NFP View

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as markets positioned for a softer US non-farm payrolls (NFP) reading, weighing on the greenback and lending support to regional currencies.

Ringgit Closes Easier Against US Dollar as War Uncertainty Keeps Investors on Edge

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar today after gaining ground yesterday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid President Trump’s unpredictable stance on the US-Iran conflict, leading to constant changes in risk appetite among traders and investors.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Yesterday's Gains To End Lower As West Asia Optimism Fades

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday's gains to close lower on Thursday, with the key index settling off its lows, as optimism over a swift end to the West Asia conflict faded sharply following US President Donald Trump's speech this morning, which fuelled global risk-off sentiment. 

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Rising Regional Futures, Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Thursday, supported by rising regional rubber futures and higher crude oil prices.

Vocalbeats.AI, NTU Singapore Partner To Launch AI Scholarship

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company, has partnered with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to establish the Vocalbeats.AI‑Turing AI Scholarship.

Economic Growth Drives Asia’s Energy Transition, With A Focus On Grid Infrastructure -- Gentari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Asia’s energy transition is moving with perpetual momentum, with the shift towards renewables increasingly anchored on economic growth needs rather than purely environmental considerations, global clean energy company Gentari said today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower As Global Conditions Remain Uncertain

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday in tandem with regional peers, given that global conditions remain uncertain as conflicting narratives continue to cloud prospects for a resolution to the West Asia conflict. 

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Optimism Of Easing West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by rising optimism that the West Asia conflict could ease soon, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Major Currencies On Optimism Over Easing Tension

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market tone remains guarded.

Petronas Helps Govt To Guarantee Oil And Gas Supply Till May - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) planning is assisting the government in providing sufficient oil and gas supplies at least until May, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

​​​​​​​Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX gold market.