Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Hopes Of Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional markets amid optimism over potential easing of tensions in West Asia.

Global Energy Crisis Boosts The Appeal Of Malaysian Palm Oil In The Asian Market - Noraini 

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.

Ringgit Firms At 3.94 Vs US Dollar On US-Iran Talk Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today, climbing to the 3.94 level against the US dollar, supported by improved sentiment on expectations of diplomatic progress following reports of a possible second-round US-Iran talks.

Biodiesel B100 Has Potential To Be Strategic Alternative For Nation's Energy Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Palm-based B100 biodiesel has the potential to be a strategic alternative in strengthening the country's energy security, especially in the face of global fuel supply uncertainties.

Energy Crisis: Sea And Land Transport Sectors Remain Relatively Stable - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s sea and land transport sectors remain relatively stable, particularly in cargo handling and public transport passenger movement, despite the ongoing global energy crisis.

Ringgit Revisits 3.95 Against Greenback On US-Iran Talks Hopes

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to the 3.95 level against the US dollar at today’s close, buoyed by hopes of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, an analyst said.

Rail Cargo Volume Up As High As 20 Pct In First Quarter Of 2026 - KTMB

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- The country’s rail cargo service usage has continued to show positive growth, with cargo volume transported by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) recording an increase of 10 to 20 per cent during January to March this year against the same period last year.

Govt Reviewing Carbon Tax Implementation Amid Geopolitical Pressures - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The government is reviewing the implementation of Malaysia's carbon tax in light of the current geopilitiocal situation, including the war in West Asia, which is exerting cost pressures on industries, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Losses To Open Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street.

Ringgit Jumps 135 Basis Points To 3.96 Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped 135 basis points to rebound to the 3.96 level against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by improved global risk sentiment amid expectations of a potential second-round negotiation between the US and Iran.

Malaysia, Thailand Take Different Approaches To Fuel Subsidies Amid Oil Price Volatility

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand have adopted fundamentally different approaches to fuel subsidies, reflecting distinct policy priorities and strategies for managing consumer usage, as both countries strive to balance economic stability with social welfare.

Ringgit Closes Lower Vs Greenback As West Asia Tensions Weigh

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) --  The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as rising uncertainties in West Asia weighed on sentiment, said an analyst.