Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Oil, Positive China Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in crude oil prices and positive data from China, a trader said.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore And Thailand Must Resist Attempts To Weaponise Strait Of Melaka

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) – The commitment by the four littoral states of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand to resist any attempt to weaponise the Strait of Melaka is now highly critical, as maritime law is being stamped upon and free navigation disrupted, as is happening in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kioxia Launches BG8 Series Solid State Drives For Mainstream Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a leader in memory solutions, has unveiled the KIOXIA BG8 Series solid state drives (SSDs), the next evolution of its client SSD lineup designed for personal computer (PC) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers.

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.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soybean Oil, DCE Performance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to close higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performance in related vegetable oils on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

Diesel Bound For Australia Not Owned By Malaysia -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The 200 million litres of diesel shipped to Australia do not belong to Malaysia, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzi.

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.

Kioxia Unveils Affordable Client SSD Lineup For PC Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a leader in memory solutions, has unveiled KIOXIA EG7 Series solid state drives (SSDs), its first client solution to adopt BiCS FLASH generation 8 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology.

Malaysia's Trade Expands 10.4 Pct To RM789.85 Bln In 1Q 2026 Despite Global Uncertainties - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade remained on an expansionary path in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, expanding by 10.4 per cent to RM789.85 billion versus the same period in 2025, despite ongoing global uncertainties, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Petronas Takes Delivery Of One Million Barrels Of Iraqi Crude Via Ocean Thunder

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) on Saturday confirmed that the vessel Ocean Thunder has arrived in Malaysia, transporting one million barrels of crude oil originating from Basrah, Iraq.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Oil Prices, Supply Concerns

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued its mixed performance on Tuesday, tracking the regional rubber futures amid declining crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Growth Outlook Intact Despite The Strait Of Hormuz Blockade -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s short-term economic impact is expected to remain manageable, despite the impasse in United States (US)-Iran peace talks, said economists.