PM Anwar Announces Additional RM5 Bln Facilities For MSMEs

ASEAN Must Act As 'Indispensable Middle' Amid Shifting Global Order -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must reposition itself as the “indispensable middle” in an increasingly fragmented global order while accelerating regional integration and strengthening its economic fundamentals to remain competitive amid intensifying global uncertainties, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

MATRADE Maintains 2026 Trade Growth Forecast At 3-5 Pct Despite Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has maintained its 2026 trade growth projection of three per cent to five per cent, underpinned by a cautious outlook amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

MTT Shipping Opens Slightly Higher At RM1.08 In Main Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd opened at RM1.08 in its Main Market debut on Bursa Malaysia today, five sen above its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.03.

Credit Guarantees, Regulatory Relief Support MSMEs Amid Energy Crisis

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.

Strengthen Energy, Economic Strategy Amid Global Uncertainty, ASEAN Told

BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.

RM5 Bln Guarantee, e-Invoicing Flexibility To Aid MSMEs Amid Global Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

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.

Malaysia's Trade Prospects To Remain Stable In 2026 Amid Global Headwinds - RHB IB

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. 

AMRO Warns Of Inflation Risks, Calls For Stronger ASEAN Economic Integration

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.

Malaysia Consumes 700,000 Barrels Of Oil Per Day, Double The Daily Production -- MOF

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).

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Well-supported Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain well-supported next week, underpinned by inflationary concerns as oil prices are expected to remain high. 

Rising Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Shift From Efficiency To Resilience - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Countries are moving away from efficiency-driven economic models towards resilience, as rising geopolitical uncertainty reshapes the global economic landscape, including trade and investment strategies.