Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Hawkish Fed Outlook

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed lower today due to weaker regional rubber futures, said a trader.

Oil Prices Surge On Potential Prolonged Blockade At Strait Of Hormuz

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Oil prices surged above US$120 per barrel on Thursday as US President Donald Trump warned Iran that US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz could last months. 

Ringgit Edges Higher Against US Dollar Amid Subdued Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar but was traded mostly lower against other major currencies in early trade on Monday amid subdued market sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting later this week, said an analyst.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore And Thailand Must Resist Attempts To Weaponise Strait Of Melaka

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) – The commitment by the four littoral states of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand to resist any attempt to weaponise the Strait of Melaka is now highly critical, as maritime law is being stamped upon and free navigation disrupted, as is happening in the Strait of Hormuz.

Poland Eyes Malaysia As Regional Hub For Cooperation, Sees Huge Potential In High-tech, Defence

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Poland sees strong potential to expand its economic and investment footprint in Malaysia, particularly in high-technology, defence and dual-use sectors, positioning the country as a strategic gateway to the wider Southeast Asia region.

Ketech Asia To Expand Product Line With Two New Ammunition Calibres In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Local ammunition production company Ketech Asia Sdn Bhd plans to strengthen its product portfolio and revenue streams with the introduction of two additional calibres, namely the 7.62 millimetre (mm) and 12mm rounds next year, as part of its broader growth and capacity expansion strategy.

Weststar Targets Bigger Defence Footprint As Segment Makes Up 25 Pct Of Business

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Weststar Group is looking to strengthen its footprint in the defence sector in Malaysia, leveraging the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions, as the segment currently contributes about 25 per cent to its overall business.

Airbus To Expand Footprint In Malaysia Through New Deals At DSA, NATSEC Asia 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) --  Airbus is set to expand its defence and space footprint in Malaysia through a series of signings and key announcements scheduled to take place at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions this week. 

Agrobank AUM Programme Drives RM6.5 Mln Sales Growth In Kelantan

KOTA BHARU, April 18 (Bernama) -- Agrobank’s Upward Migration (AUM) programme continues to empower local entrepreneurs, with participants from Kelantan recording sales exceeding RM6 million, reflecting the encouraging business expansion driven by the bank's guidance and continuous support.

MBSB IB Sees Brent, CPO Holding Above Support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects benchmark Brent crude oil and crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain above support levels and potentially re-test resistance at US$114 per barrel and RM4,890 per tonne, respectively, in the near term.

Malaysia's Growth Outlook Intact Despite The Strait Of Hormuz Blockade -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s short-term economic impact is expected to remain manageable, despite the impasse in United States (US)-Iran peace talks, said economists.

Ringgit May Breach 3.95 Next Week On West Asia Ceasefire Optimism - Economists

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists.