Quiet Rubber Market Seen With Sideways To Lower Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be quiet with a tendency to move sideways and lower next week, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia On Track To Trade On Upside Next Week On Easing Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Bursa Malaysia key index is likely to trade with an upward bias next week, supported by improving global risk sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions. 

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Strong 1Q GDP Estimate

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week Higher On Strong GDP Outlook

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the week higher, extending its upward momentum, buoyed by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, reinforcing the narrative of resilient domestic demand.

Australian PM To Meet Petronas To Advance Energy Ties, Says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to hold discussions with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to advance Malaysia-Australia energy cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

MPOB Strengthens R&D To Shore Up Palm Oil Competitiveness Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting is focusing on strengthening research and development (R&D) strategy amid ongoing geopolitical instability, particularly in West Asia.

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.

MIGHT Report Highlights Nuclear Power As Key To Malaysia’s Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy is emerging as a potential source of stable, low-carbon power, complementing renewables and strengthening energy security, as more than 70 per cent of electricity is still generated from fossil fuels and a coal phase-out is targeted for 2044.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Following US Plan To Blockade Strait Of Hormuz

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional market performance after Iran-United States talks ended in a stalemate, prompting Washington to proceed with plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and escalating geopolitical tensions.

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.

Palm Oil To See Lower Inventory In 2Q, Driven By Stronger Exports - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil inventory is expected to inch down in the second quarter (2Q) of the year, driven by stronger exports as buyers stock up amid uncertainty over the current ceasefire in West Asia.

Global Energy Crisis: Moderation, Public Prudence Key To National Resilience

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, but how far the public is prepared to help limit its impact.