Malaysia, Thailand Take Different Approaches To Fuel Subsidies Amid Oil Price Volatility

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand have adopted fundamentally different approaches to fuel subsidies, reflecting distinct policy priorities and strategies for managing consumer usage, as both countries strive to balance economic stability with social welfare.

Malaysia Records 3.36 Mln Web-based Cyber Threats In 2025 — Kaspersky

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia registered 3.36 million web-based threats last year, while Southeast Asia (SEA) recorded more than 18 million malicious attack attempts across the region in 2025.

Sidec Boosts Global Exposure For Malaysian Tech Startups At SCSE 2026

SHAH ALAM, April 13 (Bernama) -- Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) led a group of 10 Malaysian startups to Taipei and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, as part of its participation in the Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) 2026. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Following US Plan To Blockade Strait Of Hormuz

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional market performance after Iran-United States talks ended in a stalemate, prompting Washington to proceed with plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and escalating geopolitical tensions.

Palm Oil To See Lower Inventory In 2Q, Driven By Stronger Exports - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil inventory is expected to inch down in the second quarter (2Q) of the year, driven by stronger exports as buyers stock up amid uncertainty over the current ceasefire in West Asia.

Foreign Funds Extend 3-week Net Buying On Bursa Malaysia, RM470.3 Mln In Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended their net buying streak to three consecutive weeks, recording RM470.3 million in net inflows, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

TNB Actively Operationalising Its Target Of 70 Pct Renewable Energy Capacity By 2050

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is actively operationalising its roadmap to achieve 70 per cent renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2050, chief sustainability officer Leo Pui Yong said.

Global Energy Crisis: Moderation, Public Prudence Key To National Resilience

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, but how far the public is prepared to help limit its impact.

Ringgit Strength, Foreign Inflows Support Malaysia Bond Market Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s bond market continued to demonstrate resilience amid global volatility, supported by a strengthening ringgit and sustained foreign inflows, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.

RTS Link: Johor Must Refine Strategy To Tackle Skilled Labour Outflows

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Johor must refine its cross-border economic strategy and sharpen policy clarity to address the outflow of skilled labour ahead of the planned launch of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link early next year.

JS-SEZ Drives Collaboration, Positions Johor As Regional Digital, Investment Hub

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Strong multi-stakeholder collaboration, anchored on a holistic ecosystem approach, is set to accelerate Johor’s economic transformation, particularly through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.