Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Malaysian Plantation Stocks Rise as Broader Market Falls on US Tariff News
Palm oil exemptions shield sector while benchmark index drops 0.79% amid trade tensions and oil price surge
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
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Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Malaysia's Ringgit Faces Triple Test as Fed, State Election, and Energy Prices Converge
Currency watchers predict narrow trading band while monetary policy signals, domestic politics, and volatile crude markets create uncertainty for the coming week
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Jul 25, 2026
Malaysia Returns Over 3,000 Tons of E-Waste After Absolute Import Ban
A new customs rule took effect in April 2026, but enforcement faces hurdles as smugglers falsify cargo documents and ports process millions of containers annually
By Siti Nuraini · 4 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysia's Leading Index Climbs 0.8% in May as Liquidity and Semiconductor Imports Drive Growth
The country's economic outlook remains positive despite monthly moderation, with stable domestic demand cushioning global headwinds
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysian Equities Drop as Washington Imposes New Import Levies
Benchmark index slips below 1,715 amid fresh trade measures, though regional comparison shows relative strength
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysia Pension Fund Loses $40 Million in Indonesian Startup Fraud
Civil service fund Kwap's investment in aquaculture unicorn eFishery exposes gaps in due diligence for emerging market ventures
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Luckin Coffee Adds Three Johor Bahru Outlets in July Push
China's largest coffee chain plants its flag in Malaysia's southern gateway with rapid store rollout as regional expansion accelerates
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysia Braces for Ripple Effects from US Generic Drug Tariff Plan
Washington's proposal to impose up to 200 percent tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals threatens to disrupt supply chains across Asia, even in markets with minimal direct exposure.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Ringgit Gains Against Major Currencies as Trump Tariffs Weigh on Dollar Sentiment
Malaysia's currency strengthened versus the yen, euro, and pound despite fresh US trade measures targeting 60 economies
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Thailand and Malaysia Capture Record Durian Sales as China's Imports Surge 47%
Southeast Asian exporters ship 1.07 million tonnes to Chinese buyers in first half of 2026, but oversupply pushes wholesale prices down as much as 20%
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysian Chinese Businesses Face Mounting Cost Pressures Through Mid-2026
Survey of nearly 800 firms reveals construction and manufacturing sectors hit hardest by raw material price increases and operating expense inflation
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysian Palm Oil Climbs to Three-Month Peak on Weather Risks and Biodiesel Demand
October futures reached RM4,721 per tonne as traders price in El Niño production threats and rising crude prices that boost vegetable oil demand for biofuels
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysian Business Confidence Slides as Cost Pressures and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Outlook
ACCCIM survey finds firms struggling with operational costs and external shocks in first half of 2026, with cautious sentiment persisting into the second half
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysia's Currency Dips as Dollar Strengthens on Fed Rate Speculation
The ringgit slipped modestly in morning trade as markets priced in higher odds of a September US rate hike, though energy export dynamics cushion downside risk
By Priyanka V. Rao · 5 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Mi Technovation Plans Singapore Listing for Chip Materials Unit
Malaysia-based semiconductor packager targets SGX debut as AI-driven demand reshapes Asian chip supply chains
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
Asia·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysia Auto Sales Forecast Lifts to 805,000 Units on Strong First Half
RHB Research upgrades 2026 outlook by 3.2% as new launches and resilient economy drive vehicle demand, though caution remains on replacement cycle fatigue
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysian Tech Sector Poised for Earnings Upgrades as Semiconductor Cycle Broadens
Hong Leong Investment Bank forecasts more positive surprises than misses in Q2 2026, with ViTrox, UWC and Inari leading the upgrade cycle amid sustained customer demand
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
United Plantations Posts RM194 Million Profit as Refinery Margins Tighten
Malaysia's plantation giant saw second-quarter earnings slide 22 per cent on weaker palm oil prices and currency hedging losses, even as refinery volumes climbed.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysia's Ringgit Strengthens as Brent Crude Surges Past $94
The currency gained ground against the dollar and regional peers as oil prices climbed 30 percent in three weeks, promising hundreds of millions in additional government revenue.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 22, 2026
Malaysian Equities Drop 9% as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Regional Markets
Bursa Malaysia retreated sharply Wednesday while the ringgit gained ground against the dollar, reflecting divergent investor sentiment across asset classes
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Real Estate·Jul 22, 2026
MyNews Secures 13.5-Acre Rawang Site for Malaysia Distribution Hub
Malaysian convenience store operator pays RM24.7 million for industrial land to ease capacity crunch at existing facility
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·