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BANGI, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals have enabled the country to face and weather global uncertainties, including protracted conflicts in West Asia, said Ambank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) —Malaysia must expedite its transition towards a more sustainable, diversified and cost-effective long-term energy strategy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The recent spike in fuel costs due to the West Asia crisis is expected to be “neutral” for most utility players, given the established fuel-cost pass-through mechanisms, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday, with the benchmark index retreating by 0.86 per cent as concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia intensified.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.67 points to 1,680.83 from Friday’s close of 1,695.50.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has not engaged in fuel hedging despite plans to do so, as rising oil prices and financial constraints hinder the airline’s ability to secure costs.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is anticipated to trade range-bound, reflecting the cautious sentiment in the underlying cash market.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Friday, as cautious sentiment persisted, with investors remaining on the sidelines amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia settled marginally higher at midday, amid mixed performance in regional markets due to uncertainty over the outcome of the West Asia crisis.
CHIANG MAI, April 3 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based clean energy solutions provider GoRental Global is positioning Malaysia as a key market for its regional expansion as it scales up its GoImpact initiative to deliver decentralised energy solutions to underserved communities.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) reaffirmed its position as a global leader in SecurityTech for mission-critical infrastructure in fiscal year 2025, achieving revenue of 3.2 billion euros despite exchange rate effects. (1 Euro = RM4.65)
