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Economy
Government Focuses On Policy Adjustments To Address Cost Pressures, Global Supply Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on policy adjustments to manage cost pressures while simultaneously ensuring the supply of basic necessities needed to address the impact of the global supply crisis.
Market
CPO Futures Rise On Strong Buying After Hitting Near Six-week Lows
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
Malaysia Must Shift Towards Managing Supply, Reducing External Dependence -- Economist
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot continue to rely on broad-based subsidies and price controls, and must instead shift its focus towards managing supply, prioritising spending and reducing dependence on external resources amid ongoing supply constraints, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.
Gold Futures Soften On US-Iran Peace Talk Concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday, tracking softer US COMEX performance, as markets weighed US-Iran peace talk prospects after weekend tensions.
Corporate
NAICO Upbeat On Malaysia’s Aerospace Expansion Of 15-20 Pct Amid Global Headwinds
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
Airbus Deepens Malaysia Defence Ties With New MoUs At DSA NATSEC 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Airbus is strengthening its footprint in Malaysia’s defence sector through a series of new agreements signed at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions, underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting the National Defence Industry Policy (NDIP).
Maybank To Shift Head Office To Menara Merdeka 118 Effective May 6
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) will relocate its head office from Menara Maybank in Jalan Tun Perak to Menara Merdeka 118 effective May 6, 2026.