Malaysia Well-positioned To Capture Hormuz Diversions, But Efficiency Crucial -- Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to absorb any increase in redirected trade flows through the Strait of Melaka if shippers decide on alternative routes to avoid the conflict-stricken Strait of Hormuz.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower On Profit-taking Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend lower next week amid profit-taking, a trader said.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Rally In Energy Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed moderately higher today, tracking gains in energy prices,

Global Plastic Supply Disrupted, Govt Steps Up Efforts To Secure Additional Sources - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global plastic supply is currently being affected by disruptions to oil and gas production, as well as uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

HERE, Lotus Bring Highway Navigation On Autopilot To Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, a mapping and location data company, and Lotus have announced a major milestone in their global collaboration with the debut of Lotus’ first overseas integrated navigation and Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solution.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For China's TMNCH

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of The Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company (China) Limited (TMNCH).

IceKredit Contributes AI Insights At 3rd RAPA Meeting In Hanoi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The third Regional Asian Post Alliance (RAPA) Meeting was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, bringing together postal authorities from Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia to discuss regional cooperation in logistics, digital commerce and retail connectivity.

IceKredit Calls For Stronger ASEAN Alignment On AI Governance, Adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- IceKredit Chief Growth Officer Kong Chinang called for stronger regional alignment across policy, industry and education to support sustainable and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia Should Reform, Recalibrate Response To Global Changes -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should reform or recalibrate its response to changes in the global architecture, especially in trade, as they occur, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ketech Asia To Expand Product Line With Two New Ammunition Calibres In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Local ammunition production company Ketech Asia Sdn Bhd plans to strengthen its product portfolio and revenue streams with the introduction of two additional calibres, namely the 7.62 millimetre (mm) and 12mm rounds next year, as part of its broader growth and capacity expansion strategy.

MTEN Okays Steps To Protect Supply Chains, Domestic Industries - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) today approved three proposals covering logistics facilitation, risk mitigation and market expansion to ensure supply chains and the continuity of domestic industries are not severely disrupted amid the global supply crisis.

Malaysia Urged To Keep Strait Of Malacca Free From Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to play a more proactive role in ensuring that the Strait of Malacca remains free from geopolitical confrontation, given its importance as one of the world's most critical global trade and energy routes.