Ringgit Strength, IMF GDP Forecast Signal Global Confidence In Malaysia’s Economy — Muhammad Kamil

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The continued strengthening of the ringgit and the improved economic projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate the fundamental strength of the country's economy and investor confidence in the direction of the Malaysia MADANI administration.

Global Economy Challenging, Govt Continues Taking Necessary Measures To Face Uncertainty - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Fraser & Neave 2Q Net Profit Down To RM96.27 Mln Vs RM140.33 A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM96.27 million versus RM140.33 million a year ago.

KPS Consortium's Subsidiary To Acquire Rawang Industrial Assets For RM45.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- KPS Consortium Bhd’s (KPSCB) wholly-owned subsidiary, KPS Plywood Sdn Bhd, has entered into three separate sale and purchase agreements with Nautical Wealth Sdn Bhd (in liquidation) to acquire several properties in Rawang, Selangor, for RM45.5 million.

UAE’s OPEC Exit Unlikely To Move Global oil Prices -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its OPEC+ allies is not expected to significantly affect global oil prices, which are currently driven more by geopolitical factors.

Plantation Sector ROE Seen Remaining Robust In 2026–2027 On Strong CPO Prices, Supply Tightness -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Return on equity (ROE) for the plantation sector is expected to remain robust in 2026–2027, supported by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices amid supply tightness and the ongoing West Asia conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Global Air Cargo Demand Falls By 4.8 Pct In March - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Understanding Supply Chain Shocks Amid Hormuz Disruptions is ASEAN's Key Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Understanding how global energy shocks transmit through production and supply chain networks is the key policy challenge for ASEAN economies, particularly in the wake of disruptions linked to the Iran-Strait of Hormuz.

UAE Exit Eroding OPEC Production Discipline; Strait Of Hormuz Risks Persist

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+) is unlikely to destabilise the alliance in the near term.

UAE Leaves OPEC And OPEC+ In Huge Blow To Global Oil Producers' Group

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Reuters) -- The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

Local Equity Market Remains Resilient, Reflects Investor Confidence - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The local equity market remained resilient, rising 1.5 per cent last Friday, reflecting investor confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

KLCCP Stapled Group Optimistic On Sustaining Growth In 2026 Amid Rising Economic Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- KLCC Property Holdings Bhd and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (KLCC REIT), collectively known as KLCCP Stapled Group, remain optimistic on sustaining their positive performance in 2026 amid rising economic uncertainties.