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By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.
PORT KLANG, April 18 (Bernama) -- The government has given assurances that there are no suitability issues arising from the use of biodiesel, particularly at the B20 level, following the implementation of vehicle engine specifications supporting the fuel since 2020.
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.
KUANTAN, April 18 (Bernama) -- The First Rolling Plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has allocated RM28.8 million for projects and programmes to develop the halal industry, Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) – The National Investment Programme (NIP) organised by Bursa Malaysia is set to enhance investor literacy and support long-term economic growth by fostering more informed participation in the capital market, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still needs to import crude oil despite having its own oil production because domestic consumption is much higher, at about 700,000 barrels per day, compared to the 350,000 barrels produced per day, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today described Iran’s commitment to keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz open as a positive step.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) on Saturday confirmed that the vessel Ocean Thunder has arrived in Malaysia, transporting one million barrels of crude oil originating from Basrah, Iraq.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Iran’s move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news, but it is too early to celebrate as the security situation remains fragile with elevated insurance costs, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as external drivers remain dominant.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound next week with a slight upside bias, supported by improving global sentiment and easing geopolitical concerns.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be quiet with a tendency to move sideways and lower next week, said industry expert Denis Low.
