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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3’s fiscal position remained broadly resilient in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, despite emerging expenditure pressures and tighter financing conditions following the escalation of the West Asia conflict, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) ASEAN+3 Quarterly Fiscal Bulletin.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s initiative to roll out B15 biodiesel blends makes strategic sense as a cheaper feedstock can dampen domestic inflation and reduce fiscal costs, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Government measures to safeguard fuel and supply chains could support production activities in the near term, said Apex Securities Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The government's subsidy bill for RON95 petrol and diesel is projected to remain high at about RM3.5 billion a month at current market prices, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s monthly fuel subsidy bill climbed to as high as RM7.5 billion at one point in April, as tensions in West Asia pushed up global oil prices and heightened concerns over energy supplies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could gradually affect households through rising costs of living, according to Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- QL Resources Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM450.35 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), compared with RM455.08 million in the previous financial year.
ALOR SETAR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Leakage of subsidised fuel due to smuggling activities continues to pose a major threat to the country’s fiscal position, with the government estimated to be losing billions of ringgit annually following the misuse of subsidised diesel intended for local consumers, according to an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The signature Kaili sour soup of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province was showcased at the recent 2026 World Brand Moganshan Summit, promoting the region's industrial development and business potential to investors and guests across China.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- A mobility platform said Malaysia’s fuel subsidy mechanism continues to help e-hailing drivers manage rising operating costs, allowing many to remain on the road despite global fuel price pressures.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The government is looking at ways to incentivise transport operators to adopt electric vehicle (EV) trucks as part of long-term efforts to reduce the country’s diesel subsidy burden.
