Bursa Malaysia

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 3.81 per cent, to 1,453.88 from Wednesday's close of 1,400.59.

Transition finance is essential in driving Malaysia's shift towards a low-carbon economy, said Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.

US President Donald Trump announces 10% tariffs on all countries from April 5, with higher reciprocal tariffs on some nations from April 9.

Sapura Energy Bhd assures its stakeholders that the business operations are continuing as usual.

Bursa Malaysia remained higher at mid-morning amid bargain-hunting in selected heavyweights led by banking stocks, taking cue from Wall Street's performance on Friday last week.

Amir Hamzah says MAHB shares outperformed the KL Composite Index by 11.47 per cent in 2023, a key factor in the share sale strategy.

Nungsari says the group held its final board meeting as a Bursa-listed firm, ending its 25-year journey as a public-listed entity.

The market barometer opened 1.07 points lower at 1,601.98 compared to yesterday's close of 1,603.05.

The FBM KLCI declines 6.43 points to 1,584.48, triggered by Wall Streets sell-off on Friday.

The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI increased 4.75 points to 1,558.38 against Monday's close of 1,553.63.

Astro continues to champion sustainable and responsible business practices, aligning itself with the highest global standards.

EPF says the decision reflects a separate, long-term strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth and returns.

Turnover amounted to 323.43 million units valued at RM105.63 million.

The share prices of Maxis Bhd, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and Bumi Armada Bhd saw a modest decline amid a bearish market.

Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.

The move signals the US and China may ease their trade war, calming fears over tariff impacts on the global economy.

'We've been meeting with China' Trump says vaguely but gave no names or details.

Indonesia is prioritising its national interests in its ongoing negotiations over US tariffs, its senior economic minister says.

China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.

China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.

In Malaysia, a surprisingly small portion of agricultural land is dedicated to food production. Approximately 1.2 million hectares only are used for food crops, while the majority is used for oil palm (71.4%) and rubber (11.9%)

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Malaysia open to talks with US on trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, tech security, and possible bilateral trade deal.

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This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.