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Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower as April Producer Price Inflation Spikes to 5.4%

Malaysian shares closed lower on Monday as April producer price data reinforced concerns over lingering inflation pressures.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI shed 4.17 points to end about 0.2% lower at 1,708.50. The day range was between 1,705.94 and 1,713.50.In economic news, Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 5.4% year on year in April, up from 1.1% in March, and marking the strongest increase since August 2022, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported.Malaysia's Leading Index (LI) rose 0.5% year on year in March to 113.3 points, up from 112.7 points a year earlier, DOSM said. The increase was driven by expansion in three of seven components, led by a 32.3% jump in the number of housing units approved. Meanwhile, the Coincident Index (CI), which tracks current economic activity, rose 2% annually to 130.4 points. The growth was supported by higher real contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and stronger retail trade volume.Malaysia's energy reserves will last through the end of July despite disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, Reuters reported, citing Economy Minister Akmal Nasir. However, Akmal warned that external pressures are mounting on trade flows, with freight costs to the Middle East jumping 50% to 80% and war-related insurance premiums also edging higher, according to the report.In corporate news, Malaysian state oil company Petroliam Nasional (PETRONAS) confirmed that an upstream industrial accident occurred at its Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) Sepat facility off the coast of Terengganu on Monday, resulting in three fatalities and one injury.Shares of Eurospan (KLSE:EUROSP) gained over 2% on today's close after it said it has now complied with Bursa Malaysia's public shareholding spread requirement following a change in holdings by major shareholder EC Synergy (M). The company, which previously fell short of the required minimum threshold of 25%, said its public spread rose to 25.57% as of May 21 from 15.89%

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Three Dead, One Injured in Offshore Accident at PETRONAS FSO Sepat Facility

Malaysian state oil company Petroliam Nasional (PETRONAS) confirmed that an upstream industrial accident occurred at its Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) Sepat facility off the coast of Terengganu on Monday, resulting in three fatalities and one injury, according to a Monday press release.The incident took place at approximately 12:50 p.m. during routine lifeboat maintenance operations on the offshore vessel. Three of the workers were pronounced dead upon emergency arrival at Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah in Kuala Terengganu, while the fourth survivor remains under intensive medical care and observation, the filing said.Investigations are ongoing in coordination with relevant authorities, with PETRONAS saying its immediate focus is on supporting affected families.

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Market Chatter: Malaysia's Energy Supply Stable, But Trade Faces Pressure as Shipping Costs Surge

Malaysia's energy reserves will last through the end of July despite disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, Reuters reported Monday, citing Economy Minister Akmal Nasir.However, Akmal warned that external pressures are mounting on trade flows, with freight costs to the Middle East jumping 50% to 80% and war-related insurance premiums also edging higher, according to the report.These cost pressures are now filtering into key export sectors, with Malaysia's commodities industry already under pressure as output value fell 14.7% in the first quarter amid weaker shipments of palm oil, rubber, cocoa and timber, Akmal reportedly said during a regular briefing.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Yunnan Energy New Material Ends Plans to Build Malaysian Battery Separator Plant; Shares Down 5%

Yunnan Energy New Material (SHE:002812) agreed to terminate the construction of a lithium battery separator plant in Malaysia, according to a Saturday disclosure on the Shenzhen bourse.The Chinese paper packaging materials manufacturer's shares dropped 5% during Monday's afternoon trade.The plan for the construction, which supposedly had an investment worth 2 billion yuan, was launched in 2024.The project will be cancelled due to changes in the external market environment and stringent competition.

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Malaysia's Leading Index, Coincident Index Rise in March

Malaysia's Leading Index (LI) rose 0.5% year on year in March to 113.3 points, up from 112.7 points a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said Monday.The increase was driven by expansion in three of seven components, led by a 32.3% jump in the number of housing units approved. However, gains were partly offset by a 22.6% decline in real imports of semiconductors, reflecting softer external demand.Monthly, the Leading Index edged down 0.1%, weighed mainly by a 0.9% decline in real imports of other basic precious and non-ferrous metals.Meanwhile, the Coincident Index (CI), which tracks current economic activity, rose 2% annually to 130.4 points. The growth was supported by higher real contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and stronger retail trade volume.Monthly, the CI increased 0.8%, driven by EPF contributions, while diffusion indices showed weakening breadth in the latest month, the data showed.

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International

Malaysia's Producer Price Index Sprints to 5.4% in April on Upstream Oil Surge

Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 5.4% year-on-year in April, up from 1.1% in March, marking the strongest increase since August 2022, the Department of Statistics Malaysia reported Monday.The mining sector surged 53.4%, driven by a 74.5% jump in crude petroleum extraction, while the water supply index increased 10.8% and electricity and gas supply rose 10.6%.Agriculture, forestry and fishing grew 2.7%, supported by gains in fishing and perennial crop production, while manufacturing rose 1.1%, led by higher output in computer, electronic and optical products as well as refined petroleum products.On a month-on-month basis, the PPI local production index increased 3.2%, compared with 4.1% in the previous month, the data showed.

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Asia Markets

Malaysian Shares Snap 7-Day Slump to End Week in Green; JF Technology Rises 5%

Malaysian shares rebounded on Friday, snapping a seven-session losing streak, mirroring regional upward momentum amid macro optimism that a Pakistan-mediated diplomatic intervention could help de-escalate geopolitical flashpoints across the Middle East.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI gained 4.31 points to end nearly 0.3% higher at 1,712.67. The day range was between 1,710.30 and 1,715.71.In local news, Malaysia is moving to strengthen its energy buffer with the goal of extending supply security through December, as global disruptions continue to strain economic and energy networks, The Star reported, citing Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.In corporate news, shares of JF Technology (KLSE:JFTECH) rose over 5% on today's close after it booked a record quarterly revenue of 23.2 million ringgit in its fiscal third quarter. Meanwhile, nine-month revenue amounted to 59.3 million ringgit, marking its strongest performance to date.Shares of Telekom Malaysia (KLSE:TM) gained about 2% on Friday's close after its profit attributable to shareholders fell to 321.5 million ringgit in the first quarter, from 401.3 million ringgit a year earlier.

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Market Chatter: Indonesia and Malaysia Allow Ownership Change of Oil, Gas Assets to Petronas-Eni JV

The governments of Indonesia and Malaysia gave a go-ahead for the transfer of certain oil and gas block ownership from Malaysia's Petronas and Italy's Eni to their JV firm SEARAH, Reuters reported Thursday citing a Petronas executive.The approval is reportedly for the transfer of the assets' production-sharing contracts to the joint venture, the head of Petronas in Indonesia ​told Reuters at an Indonesia Petroleum Association conference.The parties had, in November, agreed to form a JV company to manage 19 assets, of which 14 are in Indonesia and five fall in Malaysia.The deal is expected to be completed by July 1, the newswire said, citing the executive.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Malaysia Pushes to Extend Energy Supply Security to December Amid Global Disruptions

Malaysia is moving to strengthen its energy buffer with the goal of extending supply security through December, as global disruptions continue to strain economic and energy networks, The Star reported Friday, citing Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.Current domestic coverage is projected to last until July, with efforts underway to secure additional imports, including sourcing supplies from regions such as Africa through PETRONAS, Fadillah reportedly said.Fadillah said a wider energy crunch is pushing up logistics and production costs across sectors and called on conservation efforts and coordinated policy action to protect supply stability, pricing affordability and environmental goals, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia

Envictus International Completes Acquisition of Industrial Land in Malaysia

Envictus International (SGX:BQD) through its subsidiary, Pok Brothers, completed the acquisition of an industrial property in Malaysia for 68 million ringgit, according to a Thursday filing with the Singapore Exchange.Earlier, the food and beverage company's unit had agreed to purchase the 10,119 square meter property from SMG Land and had paid an initial deposit of 6.8 million ringgit in two tranches.

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Malaysian Shares Book Seventh Day of Losses on Higher Oil, Diesel Prices; PUC Shares Rally 25%

Malaysian shares fell for a seventh straight session on Thursday, after the country hiked prices of unsubsidized oil and diesel.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI shed 9.33 points to end nearly 0.5% lower at 1,708.36. The day range was between 1,708.36 and 1,722.50.Malaysia increased retail fuel prices for unsubsidized petrol and diesel amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. RON97 rose by 0.15 ringgit to 4.85 ringgit per liter, unsubsidized RON95 petrol increased by 0.20 ringgit to 4.07 ringgit per liter, while diesel in Peninsular Malaysia climbed 0.10 ringgit to 4.97 ringgit per liter.In corporate news, shares of PUC (KLSE:PUC) jumped 25% on Thursday's close after its unit G Universe said it will acquire a 100% stake in IT specialist GenieX Lab for 1 million ringgit in cash.Sunway Healthcare's (KLSE:SUNMED) first-quarter profit dropped to 33.3 million ringgit from 38.8 million ringgit a year earlier. The company attributed the slump to higher depreciation, finance costs, and IPO-related expenses weighing on earnings. Shares slid 1% on today's close.The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) two investigation papers on Sunway's (KLSE:SUNWAY) proposed acquisition of IJM (KLSE:IJM) remain active, after finding possible offences under anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws involving two individuals, The Star reported.

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Asia

Malaysia Hikes Retail Fuel Prices for Unsubsidized Petrol, Diesel

Malaysia increased retail fuel prices for unsubsidized petrol and diesel amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.RON97 rose by 0.15 ringgit to 4.85 ringgit per liter, unsubsidized RON95 petrol increased by 0.20 ringgit to 4.07 ringgit per liter, while diesel in Peninsular Malaysia climbed 0.10 ringgit to 4.97 ringgit per liter, the finance ministry said Wednesday.The new prices are for the period of May 21 to 27, according to the statement.

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Asia

Malaysian Shares Records Sixth Day of Losses as Macro Tailwinds Fail to Lift Market Gloom

Malaysian shares fell for a sixth straight session on Wednesday, as investors remained downbeat despite positive trade data in April.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI shed 9.58 points to end nearly 0.6% lower at 1,717.69. The day range was between 1,716.47 and 1,727.50.In economic news, Malaysia's total trade rose 28.6% year-on-year to 336.7 billion ringgit in April, driven by strong growth in both exports and imports, according to data released by the Department of Statistics. Exports surged 36.9% to 182.7 billion ringgit, while imports climbed 20% to 154 billion ringgit. As a result, the trade surplus widened to 28.8 billion ringgit from 23.6 billion ringgit a year earlier.In corporate news, Bus Cap's initial public offering has been oversubscribed by 72.24 times. The IPO involves a public issue of 107.4 million new shares and an offer for sale of 19.2 million existing shares at an IPO price of 0.23 ringgit per share on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market.Shares of Vizione (KLSE:VIZIONE) gained about 6% on today's close after its unit Bina Permai secured a 65.6 million ringgit contract for main building works of a residential apartment project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Whereas, shares of Maxis (KLSE:MAXIS) slid about 2% on Wednesday's close after its unit Maxis Broadband issued two tranches of Sukuk Murabahah, totaling 1 billion ringgit, under its existing 10 billion ringgit debt program.

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International

Fitch Sees Manageable Risk in APAC Insurer Private Credit Exposure

Fitch Ratings says private credit exposure among major rated Asia-Pacific insurers remains broadly contained, with allocations still below 5% of total assets or around 10% of equity capital, including contractual service margin, in 2025.While positions have climbed over the past two to three years, Fitch said the shift has not materially altered overall portfolio risk profiles.The agency noted insurers are relying on tighter safeguards, including diversification across managers, borrowers, sectors and regions, alongside conservative sector choices and limits on leverage. Portfolios are mainly focused on senior secured and asset-backed loans, with regular checks on valuations, credit changes and recoveries due to the illiquid nature of the asset class.Fitch added that regulatory reforms and accounting changes, including risk-based capital frameworks and IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, have supported the allocation trend by improving capital efficiency.

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Bus Cap's IPO Oversubscribed By 72.2 Times

Bus Cap's initial public offering has been oversubscribed by 72.24 times, according to a Tuesday Malaysian bourse filing.The IPO involves a public issue of 107.4 million new shares and an offer for sale of 19.2 million existing shares at an IPO price of 0.23 ringgit per share on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market.The public portion attracted 9,992 applications for over 1.40 billion shares, while the Bumiputera tranche was oversubscribed 66.68 times and the remaining public portion 77.81 times.Shares allocated for eligible directors, employees, and contributors were also fully subscribed.Meanwhile, selected investors fully subscribed to all shares under private placement, encompassing both issuance and sale offerings.TA Securities is the principal adviser, sponsor, underwriter, and placement agent for the IPO. The company will issue allotment notices by May 29, it added.

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International

Malaysia's Exports Jump 36.9% in April

Malaysia's total trade rose 28.6% year-on-year to 336.7 billion ringgit in April, driven by strong growth in both exports and imports, according to data released by the Department of Statistics.Exports surged 36.9% to 182.7 billion ringgit, while imports climbed 20% to 154 billion ringgit.As a result, the trade surplus widened to 28.8 billion ringgit from 23.6 billion ringgit a year earlier.On a month-over-month basis, total trade, exports, imports and the trade surplus increased by 23.3%, 22.8%, 23.9% and 17.4%, respectively.For the January-April period, Malaysia's total trade reached 1.1 trillion ringgit, up 15.3% from 977.5 billion ringgit in the corresponding period of 2025, the data showed.

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Asia

Malaysian Shares Edge Lower for Fifth Session as April Inflation Steps Up

Malaysian shares fell for a fifth straight session on Tuesday, weighed down by accelerating domestic headline inflation data and and cautious investor positioning.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI shed 0.44 points to end 0.03% lower at 1,727.27. The day range was between 1,726.13 and 1,734.32.In economic news, Malaysia's consumer price index rose 1.9% annually in April, faster than 1.6% in March, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said. The latest reading was slower than the 2.1% growth forecast by Trading Economics. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items, edged down to 2% from 2.1% a month prior, data showed.Malaysia booked nearly 89.4 million ringgit in potential sales during its participation in the Franchise and License Expo Indonesia (FLEI) 2026 held in Jakarta, Malaysia External Trade Development (MATRADE) reported.In corporate news, shares of GFM Services (KLSE:GFM) dropped about 6% at Tuesday's close after it said it will seek shareholders' approval to renew the share buyback authority in the company's upcoming annual general meeting.Meanwhile, Skyechip (KLSE:SKYECHIP) is slated to list on Wednesday on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market under the stock code 5357 and name SKYECHIP. The semiconductor company will debut under the technology sector with an enlarged issued share capital of 405.5 million ringgit following its public listing exercise.

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Market Chatter: Robust Investment, Public Spending to Support Malaysia's GDP Growth, Finance Minister Says

Malaysia's economic outlook remains solid this year, supported by sustained foreign and domestic investments, amid burgeoning artificial intelligence, data centres, and chip demand, The Star reported Tuesday, citing Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.The minister noted that Malaysia's GDP expanded 5.4% in the first quarter, reflecting underlying resilience, according to the report.Amir Hamzah added that the government is focused on maintaining investor confidence and strengthening key sectors to ensure continued capital inflows and long-term growth stability, The Star said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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International

Malaysian Franchises Secure MYR89.4 Million in Potential Sales at Jakarta Trade Expo

Malaysia booked nearly 89.4 million ringgit in potential sales during its participation in the Franchise and License Expo Indonesia (FLEI) 2026 held in Jakarta, Malaysia External Trade Development (MATRADE) reported Tuesday.The event, which ran from May 7 to May 10, saw more than 300 business meetings facilitated by MATRADE Indonesia between Malaysian franchise brands and Indonesian business partners, generating estimated potential sales of around $22.3 million.Malaysia's delegation, involving 10 franchise brands including Artivo, ILUVQURAN, 1901, Dsara Fried Chicken, and others, aimed to strengthen market presence and expand franchise opportunities in Indonesia, MATRADE said.

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Malaysia's April Inflation Picks Up to 1.9% as Consumer Prices Accelerate
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Malaysia's April Inflation Picks Up to 1.9% as Consumer Prices Accelerate

Malaysia's inflation accelerated to 1.9% in April, according to data released Tuesday by the Department of Statistics Malaysia.Higher communications, tobacco, and food costs drove the slight increase in inflation, while softer price growth in personal care and housing-related categories helped ease broader cost pressures.Restaurant and accommodation services, as well as healthcare costs, remained broadly stable from the previous month.The data follows Bank Negara Malaysia's decision earlier this month to keep its benchmark overnight policy rate unchanged at 2.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, even as policymakers flagged rising risks to growth from the prolonged conflict in the Middle East.The decision matched expectations from all 28 economists polled by Reuters."Uncertainties surrounding the duration and severity of the Middle East conflict will affect the outlook of domestic growth and inflation," the central bank said in a statement."Nevertheless, Malaysia's strong fundamentals will continue to underpin the economy's resilience," it added.On a monthly basis, headline inflation rose 0.4% in April, compared with 0.3% in March, driven mainly by transport and information and communication costs.Regionally, eight Malaysian states recorded inflation above the national level, led by Pahang at 2.8%, followed by Labuan at 2.7% and Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur at 2.5%.Among regional peers, Malaysia's April inflation rate remained below the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and Indonesia, but above China's inflation rate, the data showed.

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