Penang Does Not Need Supplementary Budget For Now - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 (Bernama) -- Penang does not require a supplementary budget for the time being as its financial position remains strong despite the global economic uncertainty.

Malaysia Airlines To Resume Limited Services To Doha From July 2 -- MAG

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines will resume limited services to Doha (DOH) from July 2, 2026, following Qatar’s reopening of its airspace to international carriers and the gradual reinstatement of operations at Hamad International Airport (HIA), according to Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG). 

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.

MOF Mulls More Targeted Diesel Subsidy Mechanism For Sabah, Sarawak -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying the implementation of a more targeted diesel subsidy mechanism, similar to BUDI95, for Sabah and Sarawak, said MADANI government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Mixed Versus Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar but was mixed against other currencies in early trade today, amid cautious sentiment over oil price volatility and developments in the Strait of Hormuz, an analyst said.

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.

Rubber Market To See Some Volatility With Slight Downtrend Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to see some volatility next week with a slight downtrend amid the shortage of crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, said an industry expert Denis Low.

JOSFA Plans To Expand Large-scale White Prawn Tank Farming Project

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Fishermen's Association (JOSFA) plans to expand its large-scale white prawn farming project in tanks to meet growing local demand.

Malaysia, Philippines Commit To Sustained Engagement On Energy Security -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed on the importance of continuous communication for both countries in addressing energy security issues. 

Affin Bank Expects Revival In Malaysia’s Investment Cycle In 2H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to see a revival in its investment cycle in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by strong domestic demand despite the West Asia conflict, according to Affin Bank Bhd.

Diesel Bound For Australia Not Owned By Malaysia -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The 200 million litres of diesel shipped to Australia do not belong to Malaysia, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzi.

Malaysia Should Reform, Recalibrate Response To Global Changes -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should reform or recalibrate its response to changes in the global architecture, especially in trade, as they occur, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.