Asian Shares Plunge As Iran Conflict Worsens

BEIJING, March 19 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- Asian stocks nosedived on Thursday as rising oil prices following attacks on key energy infrastructure in West Asia rekindled concerns about inflation, interest rates, and the regional growth outlook, reported dpa-AFX.

Malaysia's Trade Rises 9.5 Pct To RM245.2 Bln In February 2026, Says DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade grew 9.5 per cent to RM245.2 billion in February 2026 from RM223.9 billion a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said. 

Malaysia's Targeted Subsidies Expected To Moderate Inflation Pressure Amid West Asia Conflict, Says MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable, supported by the government’s targeted subsidies, amid the West Asia conflict, according to the Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

CompAsia Targets RM400 Mln-500 Mln Main Market IPO In 1H 2027

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Integrated refurbished technology leader CompAsia Sdn Bhd is set to launch its Main Market initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia in the first half of 2027 (1H 2027), aiming to raise around RM400 million to RM500 million, with a valuation of about RM2 billion.

Manufacturing Sector Stabilised In 2H 2025, Improvement Expected In 1H 2026 - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector stabilised in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) following earlier weakness, with gradual improvement expected in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

Malaysia Should Continue Diplomatic Engagement Amid US Section 301 Probe -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue its diplomatic engagement while demonstrating transparency in its manufacturing and supply chains, and strengthening trade diversification, an economist said.

Negeri Sembilan’s Approved Investments Hit Record RM19.1 Bln In 2025 - Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, March 11 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan recorded a record RM19.1 billion in approved investments last year, surpassing its initial target of RM10 billion.

Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Unchanged Amid Mixed Regional Performance

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market remained steady today amid hopes that the United States-Israeli war on Iran will end soon, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Reclaim 1,700 Level At Close

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.

Penang Records RM22.4 Bln Approved Manufacturing Investments In 2025 - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, March 10 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments in 2025, a 29 per cent increase from 2024, reinforcing the state’s position as a key industrial hub despite global economic uncertainties.

Manufacturing Sales Rise 7.1 Pct To RM169.4 Bln In January 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s sales value rose 7.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM169.4 billion in January 2026, compared to a 6.4 per cent rise y-o-y to RM168.6 billion in December 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).