Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved following potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.

Markets In Dire Need Of Credible Signalling From Trump - Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global markets, including the stock and currency markets in Malaysia, urgently require clear and consistent signals from United States President Donald Trump to achieve a sustained de-escalation of the conflict in West Asia and restore stability, said economists.

Gold Futures End Lower On Geopolitical Uncertainties

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday as investors traded with a cautious stance amid rising uncertainties surrounding the escalating war involving the United States-Israel and Iran, which weighed on market sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As West Asia De-escalation Hopes Fade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end lower today as risk appetite waned as fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on sentiment.

AM Best Upgrades Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating Of Hanoi Re

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded Hanoi Reinsurance Joint Stock Corporation (Hanoi Re) long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good) and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional).

Kao Bioré UV Launches Global Campaign With Stray Kids

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Kao Corporation’s sunscreen brand, Bioré UV, has kicked off its 2026 global campaign, “SUNLIGHT IS YOUR SPOTLIGHT.”, featuring K-pop group Stray Kids across more than 15 countries and regions.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed down by persistent selling in selected heavyweight stocks, led by the industrial products and services, financial services and transportation and logistics sectors.

China Taiping Insurance (Macau) Affirmed Excellent Ratings By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of China Taiping Insurance (Macau) Company Limited (CTIM), with a stable outlook.

North Atlantic Energies Delays 2025 Results To April

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic Energies announced it will postpone publication of its 2025 annual results to April 22, citing additional time required for year-end closing procedures following implementation of new accounting and reporting systems since Nov 28, 2025.

Yinson Shares Up Despite Weaker FY2026 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd shares were up in early trading despite the company's net profit declining to RM683 million for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM1.24 billion a year ago.

Foreign Investors Record US$12.13 Bln Outflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended a five-week streak of net selling across eight Asian markets, with net outflows totalling US$12.13 billion, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

OSV Operators Set To Gain As Oil Firms Shift Focus From West Asia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – The decision by oil companies to shift away from West Asia and support offshore crude oil exploration in Southeast Asia could potentially benefit offshore support vessel (OSV) operators.