16d ago
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still needs to import crude oil despite having its own oil production because domestic consumption is much higher, at about 700,000 barrels per day, compared to the 350,000 barrels produced per day, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Brazilian mining company Vale SA has appointed Edwin Gerard as chief executive officer (CEO) of its Malaysian subsidiary, Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn Bhd.
17d 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.
17d ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the week higher, extending its upward momentum, buoyed by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, reinforcing the narrative of resilient domestic demand.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Technology firms are seeking to relocate operations to Asia, and Malaysia is well-positioned to capitalise on this development in light of ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East.
18d 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.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ability to negotiate with Iran to secure safe passage for its crude oil imports through the vital Strait of Hormuz is not indicative of a failure of the principles of international maritime law, but rather reflects the reality that rights under law often require diplomatic backing, said a logistics expert.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end slightly lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters mainly in financial services and utilities sectors.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s sea and land transport sectors remain relatively stable, particularly in cargo handling and public transport passenger movement, despite the ongoing global energy crisis.
20d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading session higher, in line with gains across regional markets, as sentiment improved on expectations of potential peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran.
20d ago
PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- The country’s rail cargo service usage has continued to show positive growth, with cargo volume transported by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) recording an increase of 10 to 20 per cent during January to March this year against the same period last year.