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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.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Hopes Of Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional markets amid optimism over potential easing of tensions in West Asia.

Global Energy Crisis Boosts The Appeal Of Malaysian Palm Oil In The Asian Market - Noraini 

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.

Biodiesel B100 Has Potential To Be Strategic Alternative For Nation's Energy Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Palm-based B100 biodiesel has the potential to be a strategic alternative in strengthening the country's energy security, especially in the face of global fuel supply uncertainties.

IMF Raises Malaysia’s Real GDP Growth Forecast To 4.7 Pct For 2026, 4.3 Pct In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.7 per cent for 2026, representing an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points.

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.

Govt Agrees To Raise Biodiesel Blend From B10 To B15 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to increase the biodiesel blend rate from B10 to B15, beginning with B12, in order to further sustain the country’s diesel supply following the crisis in West Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On US-Iran Peace Talk Optimism

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading session higher, in line with gains across regional markets, as sentiment improved on expectations of potential peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran.

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.

Govt Reviewing Carbon Tax Implementation Amid Geopolitical Pressures - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The government is reviewing the implementation of Malaysia's carbon tax in light of the current geopilitiocal situation, including the war in West Asia, which is exerting cost pressures on industries, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said.

CPO Futures Close Higher Tracking Stronger Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking stronger crude oil prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Firmer Demand For US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today due to stronger US dollar and shifting investor positioning amid geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.