KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian manufacturers may see further margin pressure in the second half of 2026, as rising energy costs become a more major operational burden. While previous cost issues were caused by petrochemical-linked raw materials, foreign exchange movements, goods, trade rules, and tariffs, rising LNG-related charges are likely to put additional strain on production costs and profitability in the manufacturing sector.
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(Source: The Star)