Stronger Collaboration Key To Boost Malaysia’s OGSE Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy security continues to be underpinned by a resilient ecosystem involving multiple stakeholders, particularly oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players that remain a crucial component of the industry’s value chain.

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,500 Per Tonne On Biodiesel Expansion - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Firmer, Lifted By Banks & Telcos

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, lifted by selective buying in banking and telecommunications heavyweights amid improved sentiment following the extended ceasefire in West Asia.

SMR 20 Hits New 2026 High At Close On Firmer Regional Futures, Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today to hit a new high in 2026, supported by firmer regional rubber futures and stronger crude oil prices, a dealer said.

SC Named Best Regulator In Promoting Islamic Finance For Third Year Running

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has been honoured as the “Best Regulator in Promoting Islamic Finance” for the third consecutive year at the IFN Awards.

Affin Bank Expects Revival In Malaysia’s Investment Cycle In 2H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to see a revival in its investment cycle in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by strong domestic demand despite the West Asia conflict, according to Affin Bank Bhd.

Banking Institutions Must Act As Strategic Partners To Sustain Domestic Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions must shoulder their responsibility as strategic partners to sustain the domestic economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

RM5 Bln Guarantee Initiative To Help Sustain MSME Export Momentum — MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM5 billion financial guarantee initiative for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to provide a significant boost to sector, particularly exporters, by strengthening their working capital and sustaining trade momentum amid current cost pressures.

CPO Futures End Higher Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, amid escalating tensions in West Asia, said a trader.

RM5 Bln Guarantee, e-Invoicing Flexibility To Aid MSMEs Amid Global Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government has announced several measures to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict, which have raised operating costs and disrupted supply chains.

Semiconductor Upcycle To Drive Penang's Growth Amid Global Headwinds - Economist

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.

Malaysia’s CPI Inflation At 1.7 Pct Remains Contained And Temporary -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI), which edged up 1.7 per cent in March 2026, remains contained and temporary in nature, with the increase largely driven by external cost factors rather than broad-based domestic demand, an economist said.