15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to shift towards renewable energy (RE) while maintaining a stable base in power systems that will anchor the country’s stability going forward, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
15d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI), which edged up 1.7 per cent in March 2026, remains contained and temporary in nature, with the increase largely driven by external cost factors rather than broad-based domestic demand, an economist said.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy that remains fundamentally resilient, despite rising global uncertainties, particularly elevated oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
17d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher on Thursday supported by a more stable global backdrop amid rising hopes of an easing in United States-Iran tensions following renewed talks.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started shipping engineering samples of its latest SmartMCD motor control device, the “TB9M030FG”, designed for automotive applications.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the performance assessment (assessment) of PA-2 (Excellent) of Delta Insurance New Zealand Limited and Delta Underwriting Private Limited.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of New Zealand’s Pinnacle Life Limited (Pinnacle Life), with a stable outlook.
17d ago
PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring stable and resilient energy supplies, with both leaders Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Anthony Albanese stressing the importance of open and predictable trade flows amid global uncertainties.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to strengthening regional cooperation through the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) to ensure a stable, sufficient and resilient energy supply, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) confirms that fuel supply across its network of stations nationwide has been secured through the end of June 2026, an extension from its earlier projection of end May 2026.
18d ago
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Palm-based B100 biodiesel has the potential to be a strategic alternative in strengthening the country's energy security, especially in the face of global fuel supply uncertainties.