Indonesia To Boost Coal Output As Oil Prices Surge

JAKARTA, March 20 (Bernama) -- Indonesia plans to increase coal production in response to rising global oil prices, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Energy Gains, Indonesia Biodiesel Expectations

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in energy prices and Indonesia’s biodiesel policy expectations.

Foreign Investors Record US$16.8 Bln Outflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 16 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended a four-week streak of net selling across eight Asian markets, with net outflows totalling US$16.8 billion, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

National Climate Change Bill Unveils MRV System, Basis For Carbon Price Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The National Climate Change Bill (RUU PIN) will introduce a monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system as the main basis for the implementation of a carbon pricing mechanism and Malaysia's transition towards a low-carbon economy.

First Meeting Of Fifth Session Of 15th Parliament Ends, West Asia Among Top Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara sessions for the First Meeting of 2026, which ended today, saw the focus given to boosting the country’s economic resilience, fiscal management, and the government’s efforts to monitor the impact of the West Asia conflicts on the national and global economy.

Capital A Posts RM13.03 Bln FY2025 Net Profit Following Disposal of Aviation Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd reported a net profit of RM13.03 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), from a net loss of RM501.24 million in the previous year, reflecting the disposal of its aviation business, with segmental reporting distinguishing between continuing operations and discontinued operations.

IRB Issues Nearly 200,000 CP500 Notices For RM1.1 Bln In Taxes - MOF

 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has issued nearly 200,000 Tax Installment Payment Notices (CP500) to taxpayers with an estimated tax amount of RM1.1 billion, up to January 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

AG Report: PPHM Unable To Meet Its Financial Obligations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Perwira Harta Malaysia (PPHM) is said to be unable to meet its financial obligations as the total assets it owns are insufficient to cover its total liabilities.

Petronas Chemicals Records FY2025 Net Loss Of RM2.14 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd posted a net loss of RM2.14 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared to a net profit of RM1.17 billion in the previous year. 

US Tariff Ruling Lifts Market Sentiment, Positive For Malaysian Markets -- Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

Earnings Growth, GDP Expansion To Spur Malaysian Equities In 2026 -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd remained positive on Malaysian equities in 2026, driven by 6.4 per cent earnings growth, 4.4 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) expansion, ringgit strength, policy catalysts and a potential pre-16th General Election rally. 

SC Finalising Licensing Framework For Cash Trust Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR,  Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is finalising a licensing framework for cash trust schemes that invest in capital market products, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.