PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - April 4

Following are the main stories in Malaysian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

THE STAR (www.thestar.com.my)

- Parties involved in the construction of the second Penang bridge are close to finalising the cost of doing the project, with an agreement expected to be signed by the end of this month, sources said.

NEW STRAITS TIMES

- Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Thursday advised Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to be careful in making statements as the latter was now leader of a state.

BUSINESS TIMES (www.btimes.com.my)

- Bursa Malaysia Bhd (BMYS.KL: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) expects to wrap up talks this year for a partnership with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the world's largest futures trading institution, Bursa's Chief Executive Officer Yusli Mohamed Yusoff said.

- Conglomerate Boustead Holding Bhd (BOUS.KL: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) is aiming for another year of record net profit this year, helped by strong palm oil prices and growth in all its divisions, group Managing Director Lodin Wok Kamaruddin said.

THE EDGE FINANCIAL DAILY (www.theedgedaily.com.my)