Indonesia Plans Export Duties, Windfall Tax On Coal And Nickel To Ease Subsidy Burden

JAKARTA, May 4 (Bernama) -- Indonesia plans to introduce export duties and a windfall tax on coal and nickel as part of efforts to offset rising subsidy costs in the national budget.

Labuan Seeks Equal Duty-Free Treatment As Langkawi

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s duty-free status should be given equal consideration for full restoration, in line with the proposal being studied for Langkawi, to support the island’s tourism, retail and business sectors, the Labuan Corporation (LC) Advisory Council said.

Labuan Corp Advisory Council Urges CVLB To Set Up Labuan Branch To Boost Transport, Logistics Industry

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) has been urged to establish a branch here to facilitate dealings by transport and logistics companies operating on the island.

DutyFreeZone Opens Early Enrolment For Global Duty-Free Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- DutyFreeZone.com (DFZ) has launched its early enrolment programme for vendors, premium brands, suppliers and investors, advancing plans to build what it describes as the world’s first fully digital global duty-free marketplace.

Malaysia’s Inflation Eases To 1.4 Pct In 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in 2025 as compared to 1.8 per cent in the previous year, supported by the firmer ringgit, sustained household spending and initiatives by the government. 

Govt Moves To Boost Resilience, Ensure Energy Supply, Contain Costs - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The government is not only focused on stabilising prices, but also on ensuring a secure energy supply and the availability of essential goods, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Zhongshan Firms Showcase Smart Manufacturing Products In Malaysia Trade Push

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The first overseas edition of Guangdong’s “Goods Go Global” trade promotion programme has brought more than 70 manufacturers from Zhongshan to Kuala Lumpur, showcasing consumer goods and smart manufacturing products over the weekend.

BE 2026: Penang To Cover Nearly 100,000 Business Establishments, Strengthen Economic Data

BUTTERWORTH, April 27 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census (BE 2026) in Penang will cover nearly 100,000 business establishments across five main economic sectors, namely services, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and mining and quarrying, with census operations conducted from January to October 2026.

PPI Increases 1.1 Pct In March 2026, First Increase Since March 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 1.1 per cent in March 2026, compared to a 3.4 per cent decline in the previous month, the first increase since March 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

Global Plastic Supply Disrupted, Govt Steps Up Efforts To Secure Additional Sources - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global plastic supply is currently being affected by disruptions to oil and gas production, as well as uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

BNM International Reserves At US$128.8 Bln As At April 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$128.8 billion as at April 15, 2026.