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KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session higher, supported by continued buying interest in heavyweights, particularly banking and industrial products counters, amid improved sentiment following the renewed US-Iran ceasefire.
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.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions must shoulder their responsibility as strategic partners to sustain the domestic economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s outlook remains firm, supported by underlying macroeconomic fundamentals, with the market expected to retest the 3.88 level against the US dollar, reflecting short-term market positioning rather than a shift in the currency’s trajectory, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher in mid-afternoon, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in banking and utilities heavyweights.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by buying interest in large-cap stocks as investors shifted toward defensive counters amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Technology firms are seeking to relocate operations to Asia, and Malaysia is well-positioned to capitalise on this development in light of ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) has announced a dividend payment of 18 per cent, amounting to RM534.7 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY 2025).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) needs to explore new opportunities towards creating a more competitive and sustainable business model for mutual benefit.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Ryt Bank said it has surpassed 1.2 million users in just over seven months since its launch in August 2025, reflecting the trust Malaysians place in the platform and positioning it as one of the fastest-growing digital banks in the country.
