KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Measures to diversify supply sources and assess strategic stockpiling needs are crucial for extending the resilience of the country's petroleum supply beyond the current operational period, according to the Ministry of Economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Savings generated from the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism are not being retained solely as a fiscal surplus, but are instead utilised to strengthen targeted assistance programmes, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a practical framework to facilitate dual initial public offering (IPO) listings, including primary and secondary listings, mutual recognition of investment funds, and expanded cross-border investment opportunities.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday, supported by expectations of tighter supplies, Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate and the commodity’s price discount against competing edible oils.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Escalating geopolitical risks in West Asia are causing the retail prices of unsubsidised petrol and diesel to rise from July 23 to July 29, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- United Plantations Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) declined to RM194.00 million, compared with RM249.38 million recorded in the same quarter last year.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- While the Brent crude oil price hike would harm the global market, some heavy indexes of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor beneficiaries are still attracting flows, creating a sharp split beneath the surface, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's automotive sales are expected to remain resilient in the second half of 2026 (2H2026), supported by the introduction of more localised electric vehicle (EV) models and stronger demand for hybrid vehicles, fuelled by consumers' growing preference for new energy vehicles.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government estimates that the RON95 petrol subsidy will reach approximately RM2 billion per month, while the diesel subsidy will amount to about RM1.5 billion per month, if crude oil prices remain at around US$90 per barrel based on current projections.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in August, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel implementation from July, firmer energy markets and improved biodiesel economics.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total industry volume (TIV) is now projected to reach 800,000 units in 2026, up from the earlier forecast of 790,000 units, driven by stronger-than-expected demand, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The West Asia conflict could add RM1.1 billion to the construction industry’s diesel bill in 2026, given the higher average diesel price since the turmoil began, Juwai IQI co-founder and group chief executive officer Kashif Ansari said today.
