KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has outlined three key areas Malaysia should focus on to strengthen its long-term economic position amid current global challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) --The MADANI Government will continue to act proactively based on data and the current reality, including seeking the views of industry players as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in addressing the global energy crisis.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainties, with the government widening its “Plan B” measures to ensure continued stability and growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s positive economic performance reflects that the government’s policies are on the right track.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Energy security will remain paramount as the global energy system comes under increasing strain from escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices could remain elevated if the West Asia conflict escalates further in the absence of a ceasefire, independent research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set several priorities this year, including accelerating the transition to guarantee schemes to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access financing more easily and promoting responsible innovation to close gaps in access and protection.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- As companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments to reduce their carbon footprint, corporate travel is emerging as an area where small operational changes can deliver measurable impact.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is actively assessing the economic impact of the West Asia conflict as the outbreak could last up to six months, affecting oil supplies and energy prices, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said it imposes no isolated unfavourable conditions on carmakers, stressing that the requirements reflect a consistent policy applied to all new automotive investments in Malaysia since September 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strengthen the institutions that shape how wages are set between employers and employees to raise incomes and strengthen purchasing power meaningfully.
