Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against USD Amid West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment continued to focus on developments in West Asia.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Crude Oil Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market started the week higher on Monday, supported by gains in benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

PIVB Keeps 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Unchanged At 4.6 Pct as Domestic Demand Supports Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast at 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with domestic demand still anchoring the expansion.

​​​​​​​Malaysia Well-positioned To Gain From Global Supply Chain Shift -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing global supply chain restructuring as multinational corporations continue diversifying operations beyond China and Taiwan amid persistent geopolitical tensions, according to Apex Securities Bhd.

Westports Shares Up After Stronger 1Q 2026 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Port operator Westports Holdings Bhd was among Bursa Malaysia’s top early gainers after posting higher results in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026). 

T&E Report Ranks Singapore Changi Among Most Carbon-Intensive Airports 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Transport & Environment (T&E) and ODI Global announced that Singapore Changi Airport ranked ninth among the world’s most carbon-intensive airports in 2023, generating 14.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday although cautious sentiment persisted amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Kazan Is Slowly Returning To Its Former Glory

From Nor Baizura Basri

KAZAN (Russia), May 17 (Bernama) -- Bauman Street in Kazan, known as the city’s main pedestrian and social hub, was bustling with activity as friends and families spent time together, with buskers adding to the lively atmosphere.

Rising Cost Boost Prospects For Microbial-Based Protein As Alternative Feed

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- As global agriculture and agrifood supply chains encounter rising costs and supply uncertainties, alternative protein products are emerging as a potential growth area, especially in the animal feed sector.

Central Bank Has Priced Potential Scenarios For West Asia Conflict Into 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Malaysia Should Focus On Macroeconomic Stability While Safeguarding Critical Buffers - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict. 

Ringgit Supported By Malaysia’s Strong Economic Outlook, Reform Momentum - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s firm economic prospects and sustained reform momentum are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit, while external factors will continue to drive exchange rate movements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).