Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

Government Explores Alternatives For Medicine, Device Supply And Price Issues – Akmal Nasrullah

JOHOR BAHRU, April 11 (Bernama) -- The government will take intervention measures to address issues of supply and rising prices of medicines and medical devices, including exploring alternative sources of materials, following the global energy crisis.

CPO Futures To Trade Range-Bound On Profit-Taking Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking activity next week, with prices likely to trade between RM4,200 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne, said a trader.

Geopolitical Developments May Pivot Gold Futures To US$4,800 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, potentially approaching US$4,800 amid ongoing geopolitical developments.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-Bound Next Week Amid Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week, tracking regional rubber futures amid ongoing supply concerns, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

CPO Prices To Remain Elevated On Biodiesel Mandate, Higher Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated, supported by biodiesel mandates, higher oil prices, and weather-related supply risks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit swept higher against major and ASEAN currencies on the last trading day of the week, supported by sustained buying interest amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed For Third Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed for the third consecutive day on Friday, tracking regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Oil Supply: Govt Warns Corporates, Industries To Buy At Market Prices - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The government has issued a warning to corporates and industries that are supposed to purchase fuel directly from oil companies at market prices but are instead discreetly buying at pump prices.

Asian Development Bank Forecasts Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4.6 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects Malaysia’s economy to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2026 and 4.5 per cent in 2027.

AirAsia X Passengers Increase to 18.9 Million In The First Quarter Of 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd announced its consolidated air operating certificates (AOCs) have carried about 18.9 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026), up by nine per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) driven by a surge in domestic demand. 

Budget Reassessment Reasonable If Rising Fuel Subsidy Spending Persists -- Economist

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.