Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Oil, Positive China Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in crude oil prices and positive data from China, a trader said.

PPI Increases 1.1 Pct In March 2026, First Increase Since March 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 1.1 per cent in March 2026, compared to a 3.4 per cent decline in the previous month, the first increase since March 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore And Thailand Must Resist Attempts To Weaponise Strait Of Melaka

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) – The commitment by the four littoral states of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand to resist any attempt to weaponise the Strait of Melaka is now highly critical, as maritime law is being stamped upon and free navigation disrupted, as is happening in the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Plastic Supply Disrupted, Govt Steps Up Efforts To Secure Additional Sources - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global plastic supply is currently being affected by disruptions to oil and gas production, as well as uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Stronger Collaboration Key To Boost Malaysia’s OGSE Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy security continues to be underpinned by a resilient ecosystem involving multiple stakeholders, particularly oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players that remain a crucial component of the industry’s value chain.

Ketech Asia To Expand Product Line With Two New Ammunition Calibres In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Local ammunition production company Ketech Asia Sdn Bhd plans to strengthen its product portfolio and revenue streams with the introduction of two additional calibres, namely the 7.62 millimetre (mm) and 12mm rounds next year, as part of its broader growth and capacity expansion strategy.

MTEN Okays Steps To Protect Supply Chains, Domestic Industries - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) today approved three proposals covering logistics facilitation, risk mitigation and market expansion to ensure supply chains and the continuity of domestic industries are not severely disrupted amid the global supply crisis.

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.

Malaysians Should Be Prudent In Fuel Use To Stretch Energy Buffer Beyond June

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysians are urged to be prudent in fuel consumption, to stretch the country’s energy buffer beyond June as global uncertainties are expected to persist, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Strengthen Energy, Economic Strategy Amid Global Uncertainty, ASEAN Told

BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.

Malaysia Consumes 700,000 Barrels Of Oil Per Day, Double The Daily Production -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still needs to import crude oil despite having its own oil production because domestic consumption is much higher, at about 700,000 barrels per day, compared to the 350,000 barrels produced per day, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Strait Of Hormuz Reopening A Positive Step, Supply Security A Priority -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today described Iran’s commitment to keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz open as a positive step.