Energy Crisis: Sea And Land Transport Sectors Remain Relatively Stable - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s sea and land transport sectors remain relatively stable, particularly in cargo handling and public transport passenger movement, despite the ongoing global energy crisis.

MBSB IB Sees Brent, CPO Holding Above Support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects benchmark Brent crude oil and crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain above support levels and potentially re-test resistance at US$114 per barrel and RM4,890 per tonne, respectively, in the near term.

MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

Ringgit May Breach 3.95 Next Week On West Asia Ceasefire Optimism - Economists

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists.

CPO Prices To Remain Elevated On Biodiesel Mandate, Higher Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated, supported by biodiesel mandates, higher oil prices, and weather-related supply risks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

High Jet Fuel Prices Likely To Spark Structural Shakeout In Airline Industry - Aviation Experts

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Rising fuel prices can precipitate a structural shakeout in the airline industry via consolidation, as well as signal the demise of weak and badly run airlines, an aviation analyst warned today.

Oil Price Dips Below US$100 Per Barrel On Ceasefire Talks, Upside Risks Remain

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Oil prices fell below US$100 per barrel as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Xiaomi Accelerates Smart Home Expansion Amid Growing Adoption In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Smart home technology is rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia as more households adopt connected devices to enhance convenience, efficiency and control.

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.

90 Pct Of Industry Players Expect Supply Chain Disruptions Within Two Weeks — FMM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- A Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) survey found that 90 per cent of over 200 respondents expect supply chain disruptions within the next two weeks due to the West Asia conflict.

Oil Price Surge Driven Not Only By Supply And Demand But Also Shipping Costs, Insurance Premiums - Petronas

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global crude oil prices to as high as US$120 (US$1 = RM4.02) per barrel following the conflict in West Asia is not purely driven by supply and demand, but is also influenced by geopolitical factors, shipping costs, and insurance premiums, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Malaysia Records Sales Of Over RM200 Mln At China Food And Drinks Fair

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured sales of more than RM200 million at the 114th China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF) last month through the participation of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in collaboration with Messe Worldwide Sdn Bhd.