Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, West Asia Tensions Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, as sentiment was pressured by escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Hajj Operations Remain On Track Despite West Asia Tension - MAG

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reaffirmed that its Hajj flight operations for the 2026 season will proceed as scheduled despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have disrupted air travel in parts of the region. 

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector In Advantageous Position Despite West Asia Conflict

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday Amid Mixed Regional Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia settled marginally higher at midday, amid mixed performance in regional markets due to uncertainty over the outcome of the West Asia crisis.

National Petroleum Supply Remains Stable, Govt Prepared With Contingency Plans - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s petroleum supply remains stable and sufficient, and the government has prepared contingency plans to ensure continued supply under any circumstances, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

C-Hawk Boosts Southeast Asia Capacity With Malaysia, Vietnam Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- C-Hawk Technology, a global manufacturer of components, assemblies and systems for the semiconductor and health imaging industries, has expanded its Southeast Asia manufacturing footprint with new facilities in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Anaqua’s AI-Native Platform To Transform Premier Tech Global IP Management

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, a leader in innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, announced that Premier Tech, a global leader in horticulture, agriculture, packaging equipment and technologies, wastewater treatment systems, digital solutions and life sciences, has selected its RightHub platform.

Cargill Expands Port Klang Plant With Speciality Fats Line

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Cargill has announced the expansion of its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia, with a new speciality fats production line aimed at strengthening solutions for chocolate, bakery and dairy applications.

Bursa Malaysia Settles Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher in tandem with regional peers amid persistent buying in heavyweight stocks, led by Maybank, CIMB and YTL Power, that continued to lift the barometer index.

Cyber Risk Remains A Top Concern For Financial Institutions In 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Cyber risk remains the foremost concern for financial institutions amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and the operational, financial and reputational implications in 2026, according to the Bank Negara Malaysia.

Household Debt Growth Stable, Underpinned By Strong Labour Market – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Household borrowings remained sound at end-2025, supported by strong debt-servicing capacity and a healthy labour market, with the loan impairment ratio stable at 1.0 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Malaysia In Position Of Strength Amid West Asia Conflict – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.