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.

Malaysia's Plastics Manufacturing Industry To Experience Continuous Volatiltiy -- MPMA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) expects the country’s plastics manufacturing industry to experience continued volatility in the near to medium term amid the West Asia crisis. 

Profit-taking Drags Bursa Malaysia To End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end slightly lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters mainly in financial services and utilities sectors.

CPO Prices Seen Strengthened By Global Biodiesel Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to be supported by demand tailwinds such as higher blending mandates announced by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said CGS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Petronas Confirms Fuel Supply At Its Stations Secured Through June

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) confirms that fuel supply across its network of stations nationwide has been secured through the end of June 2026, an extension from its earlier projection of end May 2026.

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.

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.

Cash Flow Key To SME Survival Amid Global Uncertainty, Says Business Consultant

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Cash flow has become more critical than profits for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid ongoing global uncertainty, as businesses are experiencing shocks that occur faster than their revenue cycles can absorb.

Hibiscus Petroleum In Good Stead Despite West Asia Conflicts - Chairman

KOTA BHARU, April 13 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is well positioned to weather global geopolitical tensions and the ongoing conflict in West Asia, including uncertainty as a result of high crude oil prices.

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.

CPO Futures To Trade Range-Bound On Profit-Taking Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking activity next week, with prices likely to trade between RM4,200 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne, said a trader.

KLCI Futures Likely To Be Higher Next Week In Line With Cash Market

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be higher in line with the cash market next week, dealers said.