The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of May 2026, which saw a total of 61,250 units delivered to customers. This represents a decline of 15%, or 10,863 units, from the 72,113 units reported for the month of April.
Malaysia's external trade outlook is still robust this year after total trade surged 29.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in May, with export growth accelerating to its fastest pace in nearly four years.
Top Glove Corp Bhd’s recent financial results exceeded most analysts’ expectations, mainly due to stronger-than-expected margins.
China left benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 13th consecutive month in June on Monday, in line with market expectations.
China's May refined oil exports rise from April under restrictions, Australia receives agreed volume
China's May gasoline, diesel and jet fuel exports rose from April to major destinations in Southeast and South Asia, but were still significantly less than a year earlier due to export restrictions imposed over the Iran war to safeguard domestic supply.
Oil prices slid on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks concluded in Switzerland with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing worries about a supply shortage in global markets.