US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

World Bank Raises Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4 Pct On Strong Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.

Malaysian Exporters Urged To Adopt Proactive, Adaptive Approach Amid West Asia Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian exporters need to adopt a proactive and adaptive approach to navigate the evolving landscape due to the West Asian crisis, according to speakers at a webinar organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

CPO Futures Close Lower Despite Thailand’s Tighter Export Controls

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite Thailand announcing tighter controls on CPO exports.

CPO Futures Slip On Cautious Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower due to cautious sentiment as investors await upcoming palm oil production outlook data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Association.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector In Advantageous Position Despite West Asia Conflict

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Ammonia, Urea Trade Flow At Risk On Strait Of Hormuz Closure -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

 Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4-5 Pct In 2026 Backed By Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.

Attack On Qatar's LNG Facility Raises Risk Of Wider Supply Disruptions In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Asia-Pacific economies now face rising risks of physical shortages, not only of energy, following the latest Iranian attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facilities, including oil and gas but also of fertilisers and, by extension, potentially food later in the year.

Malaysia's Targeted Subsidies Expected To Moderate Inflation Pressure Amid West Asia Conflict, Says MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable, supported by the government’s targeted subsidies, amid the West Asia conflict, according to the Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

Funds May Favour Commodity Exporters Like Malaysia Amid West Asia Uncertainties - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Heightened geopolitical uncertainty surrounding developments in the Strait of Hormuz could influence global capital flows, with commodity-exporting economies such as Malaysia potentially better positioned amid rising energy prices.

FMM Calls For Export Crisis Task Force Amid Strait Of Hormuz Disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A coordinated government–industry response is needed to address the growing impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz on Malaysia’s manufacturing exports and maritime trade, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).