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PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government has announced several measures to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict, which have raised operating costs and disrupted supply chains.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade prospects in 2026 are expected to remain stable amid global headwinds arising from geopolitical tensions and potential adjustments in the United States tariff policies, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade remained on an expansionary path in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, expanding by 10.4 per cent to RM789.85 billion versus the same period in 2025, despite ongoing global uncertainties, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to deepen regional integration and strengthen intra-regional investment to enhance its economic resilience amid growing global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Group head and lead economist Allen Ng.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Iran’s move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news, but it is too early to celebrate as the security situation remains fragile with elevated insurance costs, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday amid softer crude oil prices, a trader said.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to be supported by demand tailwinds such as higher blending mandates announced by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said CGS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.7 per cent for 2026, representing an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points.
