CPO Futures End Higher Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, amid escalating tensions in West Asia, said a trader.

Consortium Advances Asia CCUS Network With Five Potential Carbon Storage Hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- A major Asia-Pacific industry consortium is advancing efforts to scale carbon capture infrastructure, identifying five potential cross-border storage hubs as part of a regional Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) development study.

West Asia Crisis A Reminder For ASEAN To Strengthen Energy Security -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, April 20 (Bernama) -- The West Asian crisis is a reminder that ASEAN nations, particularly Malaysia, need to strengthen and diversify energy security and cooperation, as well as trade and supply chains.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Buying In Defensive Large-Cap Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by buying interest in large-cap stocks as investors shifted toward defensive counters amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

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.

Chery’s iCAUR V23 Leads Southeast Asia NEV Boxy SUV Segment Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Chery Group’s new energy strategic brand, iCAUR, has reported strong global performance for its V23 model, which continues to lead the Southeast Asian new energy boxy sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment in sales.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Up At Midday In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session higher in line with the upbeat regional markets although sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing developments in the Strait of Hormuz.

Govt Relentlessly Commits To Policy Reforms, Sustained Engagement With Firms, Fund Managers - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) — The government has relentlessly committed to policy reforms and sustained engagement with firms and fund managers, many of whom were spoiled for choice as to where they put their money and their manufacturing, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

SHANGPREE Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion With Beauty Asia Showcase

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- SHANGPREE, Korea’s premier aesthetic skincare brand, is accelerating its global expansion by participating in ‘Beauty Asia’, taking place on April 20 to 22 in Singapore.

B15 Mandate Aims To Shore Up Domestic Palm Oil Demand As Gobal Risks Mount - MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government’s plan to raise the biodiesel mandate to B15 is expected to provide a more stable domestic palm oil demand, particularly during periods of weak global demand or heightened price volatility.

Foreign Investors Record RM17.35 Bln Inflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors were net buyers for the second consecutive week across eight Asian markets, with net foreign inflows totalling US$4.39 billion (RM17.35 billion), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).