Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Rubber Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid firmer benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Malaysia's Trade Prospects To Remain Stable In 2026 Amid Global Headwinds - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade prospects in 2026 are expected to remain stable amid global headwinds arising from geopolitical tensions and potential adjustments in the United States tariff policies, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) today. 

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).

Chery’s iCAUR V23 Leads Southeast Asia NEV Boxy SUV Segment Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Chery Group’s new energy strategic brand, iCAUR, has reported strong global performance for its V23 model, which continues to lead the Southeast Asian new energy boxy sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment in sales.

Naico Malaysia Launches MyAERO Challenge To Strengthen National Talent Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (Naico Malaysia) has launched the MyAERO Challenge 2026, a national-level initiative aimed at building a sustainable aerospace talent pipeline. 

AMRO Warns Of Inflation Risks, Calls For Stronger ASEAN Economic Integration

BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to deepen regional integration and strengthen intra-regional investment to enhance its economic resilience amid growing global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Group head and lead economist Allen Ng.

B15 Mandate Aims To Shore Up Domestic Palm Oil Demand As Gobal Risks Mount - MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government’s plan to raise the biodiesel mandate to B15 is expected to provide a more stable domestic palm oil demand, particularly during periods of weak global demand or heightened price volatility.

Malaysia Consumes 700,000 Barrels Of Oil Per Day, Double The Daily Production -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still needs to import crude oil despite having its own oil production because domestic consumption is much higher, at about 700,000 barrels per day, compared to the 350,000 barrels produced per day, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

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.

CPO Futures To Stabilise With Bearish Bias Next Week 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see stabilisation with a bearish bias next week, amid ample supply and easing energy prices.

Malaysia Continues To Shift Towards Re, Regional Power Integration -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to shift towards renewable energy (RE) while maintaining a stable base in power systems that will anchor the country’s stability going forward, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Softer Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday amid softer crude oil prices, a trader said.