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.

SMR 20 Hits New 2026 High At Close On Firmer Regional Futures, Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today to hit a new high in 2026, supported by firmer regional rubber futures and stronger crude oil prices, a dealer said.

PayNet Processed 8.44 Bln Transactions In 2025, Reflecting Growing Preference For Digital Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) processed 8.44 billion digital payment transactions in 2025, reflecting how digital payments are increasingly the preferred payment method across Malaysia, driven by continued adoption across banks, non-banks participants, businesses and consumers.

SC Named Best Regulator In Promoting Islamic Finance For Third Year Running

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has been honoured as the “Best Regulator in Promoting Islamic Finance” for the third consecutive year at the IFN Awards.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against US Dollar, Firmer Vs Other Majors

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly weaker against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while trading mostly higher against other major and regional currencies.

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 Seen As Safe-Haven Energy Investment Hub -- MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is emerging as a key investment destination in Southeast Asia (SEA), as capital shifts towards regions capable of delivering immediate or near-term energy production to offset potential supply disruptions, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd said.

Capital Market Resilient In 2025 Despite Volatile Global Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital market remained resilient in 2025, continuing to fulfil its fundamental role in facilitating capital raising for the domestic economy despite a volatile global landscape, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Malaysia Must Shift Towards Managing Supply, Reducing External Dependence -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot continue to rely on broad-based subsidies and price controls, and must instead shift its focus towards managing supply, prioritising spending and reducing dependence on external resources amid ongoing supply constraints, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.

Government Focuses On Policy Adjustments To Address Cost Pressures, Global Supply Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on policy adjustments to manage cost pressures while simultaneously ensuring the supply of basic necessities needed to address the impact of the global supply crisis.