Oil Rebounds As Markets Track US-Iran Ceasefire, Hormuz Situation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Oil prices rebounded towards US$100 per barrel amid lingering uncertainty over the two-week United States-Iran ceasefire and Iran’s renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

World Bank Raises Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4 Pct On Strong Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.

Indonesia Prepares 15,000 AI Talents, Highlights Digital Push At GrabX

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s push to position digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as new engines of growth is set to support the expansion of platforms such as Grab, with the government preparing 15,000 AI-ready talents this year.

Malaysia, Australia Strengthen Women’s Role In Biotechnology Collaboration

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Australia are committed to strengthening women’s participation and leadership in science, technology and innovation (STI), particularly in biotechnology, in building a more inclusive and competitive national innovation ecosystem.

Domestic Logistics Sector To Remain Steady This Year On E-commerce Boom, AI Tailwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the domestic logistics sector’s growth to remain steady in 2026, benefiting from booming e-commerce, supported by the global tech upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI) data centre demand, a resilient US economy, and potential trade diversion amid US-China trade tensions. 

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.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Strong Regional Futures, Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures, rising crude oil prices, and a slightly weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Malaysia’s Energy Supply Secure At Least Until June Amid Global Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy supply is expected to remain sufficient at least until June this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

West Asia Volatility Reinforces Need To Keep Internet Traffic Local, Says MyIX

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The volatility in West Asia has reinforced the need for Malaysia to keep internet traffic local amid growing concerns over the resilience of international connectivity and the risks of external disruptions to critical digital infrastructure, said the Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) chairman, Chiew Kok Hin.

Malaysia Only Market To Record Net Foreign Inflows At RM98.5 Mln - MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Net selling activities were broad-based among the eight Asian countries MBSB Investment Bank Bhd monitors, with Malaysia being the only market to receive net foreign inflows.

Powering AI, Transforming Energy: The Core Synergy At ETCon26 Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) will serve as a key platform to advance artificial intelligence (AI) as a new frontier for innovation, powering the next phase of Malaysia’s energy transition.

Malaysia’s Crude Oil Supply Adequate, Almost 40 Pct Of Imports Via Strait Of Hormuz - Petronas

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – Malaysia has a relatively sufficient crude oil supply compared with other ASEAN countries, said national oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).