Palm Oil To See Lower Inventory In 2Q, Driven By Stronger Exports - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil inventory is expected to inch down in the second quarter (2Q) of the year, driven by stronger exports as buyers stock up amid uncertainty over the current ceasefire in West Asia.

Foreign Funds Extend 3-week Net Buying On Bursa Malaysia, RM470.3 Mln In Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to three consecutive weeks, recording RM470.3 million in net inflows, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Global Energy Crisis: Moderation, Public Prudence Key To National Resilience

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, but how far the public is prepared to help limit its impact.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by cautious sentiment as investors remained wary of uncertainties surrounding the Iran-United States ceasefire.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Slightly Lower Vs Greenback

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid growing external uncertainties and firmer demand for the US dollar.

Ringgit Strength, Foreign Inflows Support Malaysia Bond Market Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s bond market continued to demonstrate resilience amid global volatility, supported by a strengthening ringgit and sustained foreign inflows, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.

RTS Link: Johor Must Refine Strategy To Tackle Skilled Labour Outflows

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Johor must refine its cross-border economic strategy and sharpen policy clarity to address the outflow of skilled labour ahead of the planned launch of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link early next year.

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.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

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.