RON95 Subsidy Cut To Come First, Carbon Tax Expected In 2026 – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise the rationalisation of RON95 petrol subsidy this year before introducing a carbon tax in 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Unit Price Index Of Steel Down In May 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel recorded a decrease of between negative 0.1 per cent and negative 3.1 per cent across most parts of Malaysia in May 2025 compared to the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Malaysia Must Brace For Future US Tariffs, Says US-ASEAN Business Council Chief Policy Officer

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be prepared to negotiate the next wave of potential American tariffs targeting key strategic sectors and products such as semiconductors, technology products and pharmaceuticals, rather than focusing solely on negotiating reciprocal tariffs reductions currently with the US.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid US-China Trade Talks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today as traders remained cautious amid growing hopes of the United States (US)-China trade talks this week, a dealer said. 

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia picked up momentum in the final hour of trading to close marginally higher, driven by bargain-hunting in energy and telecommunication stocks during the late session, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia were marginally lower at midday, weighed down by selling activities in selected heavyweights, led by consumer products and services as well as financial services stocks. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Renewed US-China Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday, dragged down by renewed tensions between the United States (US) and China, analysts said. 

Kerjaya Prospek Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM46.07 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has posted a net profit of RM46.07 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), up from RM33.55 million recorded in 1Q last year.

APEC Must Scale Up Capacity-Building Efforts To Support Sustainable Trade -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for greater investment in capacity building across Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to support the transition to sustainable trade. 

ICW Borneo 2025 Paves The Way For ASEAN’s Construction Future

KUCHING, May 13 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo 2025 was officially launched today at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, marking a key milestone for East Malaysia and the ASEAN region as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship.

Malaysia Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Flat-Rolled Products From Four Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has decided to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on the importation of certain flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel from China, India, Japan and South Korea following an investigation to determine the existence, degree and effect of alleged dumping of such products from these countries.

Netherland’s Oryx Stainless Opens New Facility In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 (Bernama) – The Oryx Stainless Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of recycled stainless steel raw materials headquartered in the Netherlands, has opened a new facility in Johor.