West Asia Crisis Pushed Malaysia’s Fuel Subsidy Bill To RM7.5 Bln In April

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s monthly fuel subsidy bill climbed to as high as RM7.5 billion at one point in April, as tensions in West Asia pushed up global oil prices and heightened concerns over energy supplies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Stronger Fiscal Discipline Key To Attracting Higher-Value Investment -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must continue to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public service delivery, support businesses, protect the rakyat and position the country to capture higher-value investment and growth, said Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia's Role As Strategic Semiconductor Hub More Vital Amid Global Supply Chain Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s role as a strategic semiconductor hub is becoming increasingly important as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global supply chains.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Most Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies today, tracking a slight pullback in the US Dollar Index (DXY) amid easing tensions in West Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Lower As West Asia Tension, Tech Sell-off Weigh On Global Markets

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recorded a decline of 0.82 per cent at the close today with the diversified composition of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) helping to cushion the impact of global market weakness.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Renewed West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session in negative territory, mirroring regional peers that tumbled amid fresh strikes in West Asia and concerns over technology stocks.

Energy Disruptions Could Spill Over Into Food, Medical Supplies And Manufacturing, Warns Hassan Marican

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Disruptions to energy and petrochemical supplies could have far-reaching implications beyond fuel availability, potentially affecting items critical to everyday life, such as medical supplies, food packaging and agricultural fertilisers, according to Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against The US Dollar As Global Uncertainties Weigh On Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Thursday on cautious sentiment over rising fuel prices, unresolved geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, bucking the regional trend, supported by positive local sentiment following news that the Large Scale Solar 6 (LSS6) tender is set to open later this year.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Hits New 2026 High On Regional Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) --The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rose sharply on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Earlier Gains To End Lower, Dragged By Losses In Telco, Banking Stocks

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed earlier gains to end lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in telecommunications and banking sectors, despite a broadly positive performance across Asian markets.

Vista Leverages Floating Fleet Model To Maintain Operation Efficiency Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global private aviation company Vista Global Holding Ltd (Vista) leverages its floating fleet model to maintain operational efficiency and service resilience amid heightened geopolitical uncertainties.