Philippines Seeks US Approval to Expand Russian Oil Imports Amid Fuel Shortages
KUALA LUMPUR,APRIL — The Philippines is seeking approval from the United States to expand its imports of Russian oil as…
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Ringgit Rebounds to 3.96 on Easing US–Iran Tensions and Renewed Talk Hopes
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s currency, the ringgit, rebounded to the 3.96 level against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by…
Iran War Sparks Tough Earnings Season as Europe Faces Slower Economic Growth
KUALA LUMPUR,April – European companies are heading into one of their most challenging earnings seasons in recent years as the…
IMF Warns AI Could Threaten Global Monetary System Stability
KUALA LUMPUR,APRIL — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning over the growing risks posed by artificial…
Iran Targets 70–80% Recovery of Refining Capacity Within Two Months, Oil Ministry Says
Iran says it expects to restore around 70–80% of its damaged refining and fuel distribution capacity within one to two…
Diesel Price Hike Pushes Up Tofu and Soy Product Prices in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR,April — Rising diesel prices in Malaysia are continuing to place significant pressure on the country’s food supply chain,…
Saudi Arabia Restores East-West Pipeline to Full Capacity After Attacks Disrupt Oil Supply
Saudi Arabia has successfully restored full capacity operations on its strategic East-West oil pipeline, marking a significant recovery after recent…
RM906M Disbursed to 106,000 Women Entrepreneurs in Malaysia’s DEWI Programme
KUALA LUMPUR,APRIL — Malaysia has disbursed a total of RM906 million to support more than 106,100 women entrepreneurs nationwide under…
US Inflation Jumps as Fuel Prices Spike During Iran–Israel Conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April, 2026 — Inflation in the United States surged sharply in March, driven largely by soaring fuel prices…
Nine in 10 Malaysian Manufacturers Face Supply Shortages and Rising Costs
KUALA LUMPUR, April, 2026 — Nearly nine out of ten manufacturers in Malaysia expect operational disruptions in the coming weeks…
