Former Bernama English Sub-editor Teoh Hock Siew Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Former English sub-editor of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Teoh Hock Siew passed away on April 25 at the age of 80.

MATRADE Drives Diversification Programme Amid Global Geopolitical Uncertainties

KEPALA BATAS, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade strategy is now focusing on diversifying markets to reduce dependence on a particular region, while strengthening the resilience of the country's exports, especially amid global geopolitical uncertainties. 

Global Supply Crisis Presents Opportunities, Malaysia Remains Safe Investment Destination - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the global supply crisis should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a safe investment destination.

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.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

Investor Interest Remains Intact Amid Global Uncertainties - InvestPenang

GEORGE TOWN, April 26 (Bernama) -- Investor interest in Penang remains intact despite rising global uncertainties, underpinned by resilient demand in the electronics and electrical (E&E) sector and the state’s strategic positioning within evolving global supply chains.

Plantation And Commodities Ministry Studying Carbon Credit Mechanisms Within MSPO Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The  Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) is exploring the phased development of carbon-related mechanisms through the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, including assessing the suitability of carbon credit models aligned with the country’s palm oil industry.

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.

Miri Oil And Gas Hub To Boost Industry Ecosystem - Abang Johari

MIRI, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government is proposing the development of oil and gas-based support services to strengthen the state’s upstream and downstream ecosystem.

Pensonic Returns To Profit In 3Q On Strong Demand, Improved Margins

GEORGE TOWN, April 25 (Bernama) -- Pensonic Holdings Bhd returned to profitability in the third quarter (3Q) ended Feb 28, 2026 (FY2026), recording profit after tax of RM2.25 million compared with a loss of RM150,000 in the same quarter last year. 

Padini Initiates Internal Review Into MACC Account Freeze

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Garment retailer Padini Holdings Bhd has commenced an internal review to assess the circumstances surrounding the freezing of certain identified bank accounts belonging to the company and its subsidiaries by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). 

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week Amid West Asia War, Rising Crude Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain cautious in the near term as the lack of positive development in the war in West Asia has resulted in crude oil prices gradually climbing.