Auditor-General flags procurement gaps in three state agenciesThe report recommends mandatory open tender thresholds and a central contract register.Malaysia·28 Apr 2026·6 min read
Palm oil stockpiles fall to a nine-month low on firmer shipmentsBoard data shows inventories down 6.1pc month-on-month as India and China restocked.Business·26 Apr 2026·3 min read
Cabinet approves revised subsidy framework ahead of Budget tablingThe targeted mechanism narrows eligibility to households below the national median income and will be rolled out across three quarters, beginning with fuel.Malaysia·24 Apr 2026·6 min read
Bursa small-cap index posts fourth straight weekly gainConstruction and utilities counters led turnover on renewed contract flow.Business·19 Apr 2026·3 min read
Health Ministry expands rural teleconsultation to 180 clinicsThe programme targets districts where specialist waiting times exceed eight weeks.Malaysia·17 Apr 2026·4 min read
Ringgit steadies as central bank holds overnight policy rate at 3.00pcPolicymakers cited contained core inflation and steady external demand in a unanimous decision.Business·15 Apr 2026·4 min read
Global food price index eases for a second month, UN agency saysCereal and vegetable oil quotations fell, while sugar remained volatile.World·10 Apr 2026·4 min read
Shipping insurers widen risk premiums on two Red Sea corridorsRates rose for the third consecutive week, adding cost pressure on Asia-Europe routes.World·8 Apr 2026·3 min read
Penang chip packaging plants add capacity as export orders reboundThree operators have committed to new lines through 2027, according to state investment filings.Technology·6 Apr 2026·5 min read
