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Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar, Firmer Against Other Majors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against a basket of major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by resilient domestic economic data amid heightened geopolitical tensions and mixed global signals.

Investors Should Diversify Portfolios Amid Oil Price Volatility - Asia School Of Business CEO

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Investors should diversify their portfolios and consider shifting towards low-risk, higher-quality investments during periods of uncertainty caused by volatile oil prices, according to Asia School of Business chief executive officer and president Prof Joseph Cherian.

Jet Fuel Surge Hits Asia's Airlines, Carriers Raise Surcharges

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Airlines in Asia are reviewing fares and operational plans as rising jet fuel prices linked to escalating conflict in West Asia begin to ripple across the aviation industry, with some carriers already introducing fuel surcharge adjustments.

RHB IB Keeps 'neutral' Call On Transportation Sector Amid West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) maintained a “neutral” call on the transportation sector, with the ongoing West Asia conflict expected to have a limited impact on Westports Holdings Bhd, while logistics companies could benefit from higher freight rates.

MATRADE Takes Mitigation Steps To Safeguard Malaysian Exports Amid West Asia Conflicts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is taking proactive steps to cushion the impact of escalating geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, by activating a comprehensive mitigation framework to support Malaysian exporters navigating maritime blockades, surging logistics costs and supply chain disruptions. 

PM Anwar Calls For Malaysia-Turkiye Cooperation In Technology, Digitalisation And AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia and Turkiye should work together in areas such as sharing technologies, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to confront global challenges and achieve mutual prosperity.

MATRADE Steps Up Global Push For Malaysian Exporters With 203 Programmes Lined Up For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade development and promotion programmes.

Malaysia Secures Export Sales Worth RM432.18 Mln At Saudi Build 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25  (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has secured impressive sales totalling RM432.18 million at the 35th Saudi Build 2025, comprising RM251.26 million from the Malaysia Pavilion and RM180.92 million from business-matching sessions.

Malaysia’s October Exports Jump 15.7 Pct To Record-high RM148.32 Bln -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports rose 15.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM148.32 billion in October 2025, reaching a record high driven by stronger manufacturing shipments and sustained demand for electrical and electronic (E&E) products.

MATRADE Strengthens Malaysia’s Global Trade Ties, Secures RM5.62 Bln In Potential Exports At Expo 2025 Osaka

OSAKA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has secured RM5.62 billion in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.

Malaysia Agrees To Exempt Some Palestinian Food Products From Duties -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to exempt some Palestinian agricultural and food products from customs duties, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

Malaysia Proposes Setting Up ASEAN Halal Council To Boost Regional Halal Industry

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia proposes establishing the ASEAN Halal Council to strengthen strategic cooperation in the regional halal industry, and this proposal will be submitted to the ASEAN Secretariat for official finalisation.