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2026 CPO Price To Rise To RM4,350 Per Tonne Due To Tight Supply -- Hong Leong IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices for 2026 are expected to rise to RM4,350 per tonne, an increase of RM150 per metric tonne, reflecting tighter near-term supply conditions, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Shanghai-Based LongCheer Technology Plans To Invest RM500 Mln In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, April 1 (Bernama) -- Shanghai-based global technology company LongCheer Technology is planning an investment of about RM500 million which is expected to create 200 highly skilled job opportunities in Johor.

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.

Germany’s New Fuel Policy May Accelerate EV Adoption -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Germany’s latest petrol price regulation could reshape automotive demand by accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption, while raising broader concerns over inflation and cost pressures in Europe, said an academician.

TNB Proposes RM10 Bln Sukuk Programme With Tenure Of 50 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has lodged an Islamic medium term notes (sukuk wakalah) programme of up to RM10 billion in nominal value with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Microsoft Announces US$5.5 Bln Investment For Cloud, AI Infrastructure In Singapore

SINGAPORE, April 1 (Bernama) -- Microsoft Corporation on Wednesday announced a total of US$5.5 billion (US$1=RM 4.02) investment in cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Singapore through 2029.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Renewed Optimism On De-escalation Of US-Iran War

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended earlier gains to end higher against the US dollar on Wednesday driven by renewed optimism among market traders following signs of possible de-escalation in the United States-Iran war.

Rubber Market Ends Firmer Amid Optimism Over Trump's West Asia De-escalation Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, driven by renewed optimism following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a potential exit plan from the West Asia conflict within the next two weeks to three weeks, the dealer said.

Petronas Works With Authorities To Boost Output, Secure Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is working with the relevant authorities to secure domestic supply while accelerating efforts to raise crude production.

Airwallex Gains BNM Approval For Full Payment Services In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has secured approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for its e-money issuing and Class A licences, enabling it to roll out a full suite of payment services in the country.

Cotton On Says Not Closing Stores Or Exiting Asia

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Australian fashion and lifestyle retailer Cotton On has dismissed reports that it is exiting Asia, clarifying that the liquidation of one of its entities, Cotton On Asia Pte Ltd, has no impact on its retail operations in the region.