Airlines Reroute Flights After Pakistani Airspace Closure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has rerouted two flights -- MH2 and MH22 -- following the closure of Pakistani airspace on May 6, 2025.

Gold Futures Rise As India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday due to trade war uncertainties and after India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan in the wake of the recent Kashmir massacre.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback Ahead Of BNM’s OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision tomorrow, said an analyst.

MICCI Backs MITI's Appointment As Sole Issuer Of NPCO For US-bound Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) fully supports the government’s decision to appoint the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) as the sole issuer of non-preferential certificates of origin (NPCO) for exports to the United States, effective today.

PM Anwar Calls For More Domestic Consumption To Mitigate Impact Of US Tariffs

SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to safeguarding the country’s economy through a pragmatic approach, such as boosting domestic consumption, to navigate US tariff uncertainties.

Tan Chong Motor, SGM Wuling To Launch TQ WULING In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd has inked an investment commitment agreement with SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co Ltd (SGM Wuling) to introduce the TQ WULING car brand to Malaysia.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

Foreign Investors Continue Buying Streak On Bursa Malaysia With RM853.8 Mln Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued their streak of net inflows on Bursa Malaysia, extending to a two-week buying streak, recording a net inflow of RM853.8 million, marking the first consecutive weeks of net foreign inflows since September 24.

CPO Futures Likely To Retain Downward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to remain under pressure next week, largely due to ongoing concerns over rising domestic stock levels amid tepid demand and improving production.

Malaysia Prepared For Tariff Negotiation With US, Will Protect Commodities Sector – Johari

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is making thorough preparations for official tariff negotiations with the United States, with the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) emphasising the need to protect the interests of the country’s commodities sector, particularly palm oil.

CPO Futures Fall On Concerns Over Higher Output, Stockpiles

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains as concerns over rising output and high domestic stock levels weighed on market sentiment.

MPOB: 25 Years Of Leading Malaysian Oil Palm Industry Transformation – From Laboratory To Plantation, From Plantation To The World

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is committed to continue leading the development of the country's oil palm industry towards a smarter, more sustainable and competitive one, in line with the national agenda of empowering the green economy and digitalisation.