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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.
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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.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, reflecting the weaker performance in the US COMEX market, as a stronger US dollar pressured prices amid the renewed US-Iran conflict.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Monday, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid firmer benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
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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.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia today introduced the MY Value Up Programme, a collaborative initiative to support Malaysian public-listed companies (PLCs) enhance their long‐term value creation and transform into globally attractive investment propositions.
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PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic on 2026's growth outlook despite uncertain geopolitics issues, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation reported a mixed but generally stronger operational performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, according to data released by the company.
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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.