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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Wednesday as market sentiment remained cautious following news that the United States-Iran ceasefire, originally expected to expire today, has been extended to allow negotiations with Iran to conclude.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot continue to rely on broad-based subsidies and price controls, and must instead shift its focus towards managing supply, prioritising spending and reducing dependence on external resources amid ongoing supply constraints, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- More than 70 per cent of blending depots in Malaysia are ready to implement B15 biodiesel using existing facilities, following the government’s announcement to gradually increase the biodiesel blend.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysians are urged to be prudent in fuel consumption, to stretch the country’s energy buffer beyond June as global uncertainties are expected to persist, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the current strength of the country’s financial institutions, which support national aspirations, is seen as the foundation of the national economic system, especially in confronting the uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) today launched the ASEAN circular economy certification (CEC), the first certification of its kind in the region, to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopt sustainable business practices and enhance competitiveness.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd opened at RM1.08 in its Main Market debut on Bursa Malaysia today, five sen above its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.03.
15d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants are likely to focus on negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the two-week ceasefire, which commenced on April 7, set to expire on Wednesday.
15d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.
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BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid firmer benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
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PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic on 2026's growth outlook despite uncertain geopolitics issues, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.