KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the APO Productivity Outlook 2026, examining the relationship between energy efficiency and productivity performance, as well as its implications for sustainable development across its 21 member economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed a US$15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of Palau, marking its inaugural development partnership in the Pacific island nation. (US$1=RM3.99)
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained a positive stance on the construction sector, backed by resilient private sector demand and stronger public project execution.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday amid a cautious undertone, in line with most regional markets, after US President Donald Trump suspended planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite Thailand announcing tighter controls on CPO exports.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has studied measures to diversify fuel input sources, strengthen strategic cooperation with key trading partners, and ensure the security of production inputs amid the global energy crisis.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, April 7 (Bernama) -- Singapore expects its economic growth to be affected in the coming quarters amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, with higher overall inflation projected in 2026, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical conflict in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Uzma Bhd’s subsidiary Setegap Ventures Petroleum Sdn Bhd has secured a RM60 million contract from EnQuest Petroleum Production Malaysia Ltd for two years starting Feb 19, 2026, until Feb 18, 2028.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- B100, a 100 per cent palm oil-based biodiesel, has the potential to emerge as a more competitive and sustainable alternative energy source amid uncertainties arising from the West Asia crisis, said Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
BANGI, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ongoing impact of the West Asia crisis has prompted the government to review the current approach to the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme to ensure it reaches those who need it most, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Helios Photovoltaic Sdn Bhd, en route to a listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany, aims to raise 33 million euros (1 euro = RM4.64) from its initial public offering (IPO).
