By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants are likely to focus on negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the two-week ceasefire, which commenced on April 7, set to expire on Wednesday.
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.
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).
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.
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.
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy that remains fundamentally resilient, despite rising global uncertainties, particularly elevated oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).
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.
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.
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.
