Malaysia's Current Account Surplus To Grow 1.5-2.5 Pct Of GDP In 2026 - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has projected Malaysia’s current account surplus to widen to 1.5-2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, according to CIMB Treasury and Market Research.

Cargill Expands Port Klang Plant With Speciality Fats Line

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Cargill has announced the expansion of its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia, with a new speciality fats production line aimed at strengthening solutions for chocolate, bakery and dairy applications.

Approved Financing Up 19 Pct To RM4.3 Bln In 2025 - SME Bank 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) recorded a strong 2025 performance, with total approved financing of approximately RM4.3 billion, marking a 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase.

Top Glove May Benefit From Lower Latex Prices Amid Geopolitical Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Glove manufacturers with higher exposure to natural latex (NL) gloves could benefit temporarily amid the West Asia conflict as customers seek cheaper substitutes for nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves.

Airwallex Secures BNM Approval For E-money, Class A Licences In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Global financial and payments platform, Airwallex, has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for its e-money issuing and Class A licences, which will provide a complete suite of payment services in Malaysia. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback As US Signals Iran Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks.

World Bank Highlights Three Areas For Malaysia To Strengthen Long-term Positioning Amid West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has outlined three key areas Malaysia should focus on to strengthen its long-term economic position amid current global challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.

MADANI Govt To Act Proactively Based On Data, Current Reality In Addressing Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) --The MADANI Government will continue to act proactively based on data and the current reality, including seeking the views of industry players as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in addressing the global energy crisis.

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite Global Uncertainties - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainties, with the government widening its “Plan B” measures to ensure continued stability and growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: 2025 Economic Performance Proves Government Policies Are Effective

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s positive economic performance reflects that the government’s policies are on the right track.

SD Guthrie Plant Supports Biodiesel Supply For Transportation, Industrial Sectors - Minister

SHAH ALAM, March 31 (Bernama) --  The biodiesel production capacity from large-scale facilities such as SD Guthrie Bhd’s (SD Guthrie) in Pulau Carey is critical in ensuring supply continuity and supporting the existing biodiesel usage mandate for Malaysia’s transportation and industrial sectors.

CPO Futures Close Higher, Tracking Gains In Crude Oil And Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, reversing earlier losses amid stronger crude oil and soybean oil prices, a trader said.