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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, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.
FRANKFURT, March 19 (Bernama-dpa) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates on Wednesday against the backdrop of surging oil prices due to the conflict in West Asia, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- As the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season opened in Melbourne from March 6-8, the sport is facing one of its most complex geopolitical challenges in recent years.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices retreated from their highest level since 2022 to below US$100 per barrel on Tuesday after the Group of Seven (G7) signalled its readiness to release emergency reserves, easing some of the market anxiety triggered by the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Hock Soon Capital Bhd made a subdued debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, opening at 53 sen, 7 sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price of 60 sen, amid weaker-than-expected investor demand.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold and silver prices are expected to remain bullish over the mid- to long-term despite short-term volatility triggered by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Hungary has developed the Harmonic Development Index (H2DI) as a new global framework to measure sustainable development and societal wellbeing beyond gross domestic product (GDP).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by steady crude oil prices and mixed trends in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, supported by a weaker ringgit against the US dollar and firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, tracking firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to move sideways with an upward bias in both demand and price next week, driven by the monsoon season and heavy rainfall in major rubber-producing countries, according to industry expert Denis Low.
