Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade On Upside Next Week On Firmer Market Sentiment - Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price stabilisation, supportive external momentum and easing volatility, and a turn in foreign fund flows, said an analyst.

AirAsia X Passengers Increase to 18.9 Million In The First Quarter Of 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd announced its consolidated air operating certificates (AOCs) have carried about 18.9 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026), up by nine per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) driven by a surge in domestic demand. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower AS Investors Reassess US-Iran Truce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday following the weaker performance of regional peers.

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.

Malaysian Exporters Urged To Adopt Proactive, Adaptive Approach Amid West Asia Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian exporters need to adopt a proactive and adaptive approach to navigate the evolving landscape due to the West Asian crisis, according to speakers at a webinar organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

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. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends On A Softer Note Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical conflict in West Asia.

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.

Malaysia's Banking Industry Remain Resilient, Supportive Amid Global Uncertainties - ABM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking industry remains strong, resilient and is committed to supporting customers amid global uncertainties, including developments in West Asia, according to the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM).