Putra Heights Fire Sparks Production Disruptions, Financial Losses For 200 Factories

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The gas pipeline fire incident at Putra Heights has significantly impacted the operations of approximately 200 industrial facilities in the Klang Valley, spanning various manufacturing sub-sectors and company sizes.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Face Economic Crisis If Global Trade War Breaks Out – Amir Hamzah

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) – Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.

Global Consumer Tech Market To Reach US$1.29 Trillion By 2025, NIQ Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Global Consumer Tech & Durables sales are projected to reach US$1.29 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report.

eXp Realty Unveils Innovative Co-Sponsor Program To Accelerate Collaborative Agent Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- World’s largest independent real estate brokerage and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, eXp Realty has introduced its transformative Co-Sponsor Program.

Uni-Fuels Expands With UAE Subsidiary, Dubai Office To Boost Marine Fuel Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited, a global provider of marine fuel solutions headquartered in Singapore, has announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates and the opening of a new office in Dubai.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soy Oil Rally

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to gain on Friday, fuelled by a bullish rally in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soy oil futures overnight, according to an analyst.

Malaysia’s Export, Import Prices Up 0.1 Pct And 0.3 Pct In February

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export prices rose by 0.1 per cent to 151.2 points in February, compared to the previous month, while import prices climbed 0.3 per cent to 128.1 points, mainly contributed by mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Rises As US Policy Uncertainty Weighs On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening, as rapid shifts in US economic policies under President Donald Trump’s administration created uncertainty within the business community, potentially dampening demand.

Malaysia's Internet Traffic Climb Exponentially In 2024 -- MyIX

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Internet traffic climbed exponentially in 2024 as reflected by the Malaysia Internet Exchange’s (MyIX) indicators, recording a 17 per cent year-on-year increase to 2.6 Terabits per second (tbps), an all-time high for the company.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend At Midday On Banking, Construction Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upbeat momentum at midday, buoyed by buying interest in most heavyweights, particularly banking and construction counters, amid improving market sentiment, analysts said.

BNM Remains Data-Driven In Assessing Inflation, Growth Outlook - Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to adopt a data-driven approach in evaluating the impact of economic developments on inflation and growth, said Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

Gamuda Hits All-time High RM36 Bln Order Book In 2Q FY2025, Four-year Record Streak

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd has achieved an all-time high in its construction order book, recording RM36 billion for the second quarter of the financial year ending Jan 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025), breaking records for four consecutive years.