Malaysian Exporters Urged To Adopt Proactive, Adaptive Approach Amid West Asia Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian exporters need to adopt a proactive and adaptive approach to navigate the evolving landscape due to the West Asian crisis, according to speakers at a webinar organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

IATA Expects Gradual Aviation Recovery In Gulf Amid Latest Development In West Asia

SINGAPORE, April 8 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a gradual recovery for the aviation industry within a few months, particularly in the Gulf region, amid the recent developments in conflicts in West Asia.

Xiaomi Accelerates Smart Home Expansion Amid Growing Adoption In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Smart home technology is rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia as more households adopt connected devices to enhance convenience, efficiency and control.

Saudi Fund For Development Inks US$15 Mln Loan Agreement With Palau

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)

Rubber Market To Trade Higher Next Week Amid Concern On Supply Disruption

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trend higher next week boosted by higher demand for the commodity amid supply disruption due to the West Asia crisis, an expert said.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector In Advantageous Position Despite West Asia Conflict

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Ammonia, Urea Trade Flow At Risk On Strait Of Hormuz Closure -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

Household Debt Growth Stable, Underpinned By Strong Labour Market – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Household borrowings remained sound at end-2025, supported by strong debt-servicing capacity and a healthy labour market, with the loan impairment ratio stable at 1.0 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Diesel Price Gap Reflects Structural Realities, Supports National Policy Framework - CILTM Sabah

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia Sabah Section (CILTM Sabah) has expressed its support for the federal government’s approach to addressing the diesel price differential between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, emphasising that the pricing structure reflects underlying structural and logistical realities rather than preferential treatment.

Binastra Net Profit Rises To RM133.49 Mln For FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd's net profit rose to RM133.49 million for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM90.26 million in the preceding year.

Digital Realty Powers Samsung Electronics IT Operations In Seoul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, announced it is providing enterprise-grade colocation infrastructure support to Samsung Electronics in Seoul.

Main Market-Bound Empire Premium Food Aims To Raise RM152.6 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to raise RM152.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 17, 2026.