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.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Losses At Midday In Line With Regional Downturn

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session lower, weighed by continued selling interest in heavyweights, and in line with downbeat regional markets.

Malaysia To Boost Semiconductor Ecosystem At SEMICON SEA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem this year through supply chain integration, local capability development and high-value partnerships, with platforms such as SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMICON SEA) 2026 expected to play a catalytic role.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Possible US-Iran Renegotiations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today on improved sentiment amid possible renegotiations between the United States and Iran despite Wall Street closing lower overnight.

Bernama Journalist Selected For 2026 Khazanah Wolfson Press Fellowship

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) economic news service journalist Zufazlin Baharuddin has been selected for Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Khazanah Residency Programme (KRP) Wolfson Press Fellowship 2026.

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.

Sabah Electricity Eyes 400,000 Subscribers For New MySE+ Mobile App

KOTA KINABALU, April 21 (Bernama) -- Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) is targeting 400,000 subscriptions for its newly launched MySE+ mobile application, from a base of 725,000 existing consumer accounts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Buying Of Selected Heavyweights

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, underpinned by buying interest in selected heavyweights despite Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.