5d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global oil prices following the conflict in West Asia does not necessarily lead to extraordinary profits, as cost increases also occur across the entire energy value chain, said Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan, positioning the Central Asian nation as a strategic gateway to the broader regional market.
5d ago
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.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured sales of more than RM200 million at the 114th China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF) last month through the participation of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in collaboration with Messe Worldwide Sdn Bhd.
5d ago
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.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.
7d ago
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (ST) is reviewing several legal and regulatory frameworks, including mechanisms for electricity cross-border trading, as part of its efforts to support energy sector stability and sustainable growth.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers (MACPMA) supports the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry's (MITI) position that automotive investment incentives and manufacturing licences should be aligned with national development objectives.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has projected Malaysia’s current account surplus to widen to 1.5-2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, according to CIMB Treasury and Market Research.
8d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, reversing earlier losses amid stronger crude oil and soybean oil prices, a trader said.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said it imposes no isolated unfavourable conditions on carmakers, stressing that the requirements reflect a consistent policy applied to all new automotive investments in Malaysia since September 2025.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.