France Seeks To Expand Investments In Malaysia’s Aeronautics, Energy And Critical Minerals Sectors -- Envoy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- France is encouraging more of its companies to invest in Malaysia, particularly in sectors such as aeronautics, energy, and critical minerals, including rare earth elements (REE), according to French Ambassador to Malaysia, Marc Abensour.

Oil Price Increase Also Poses Challenges To Oil-Producing Countries -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The rise in global oil prices not only puts pressure on oil-importing countries but also impacts oil-producing countries such as Malaysia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

National Climate Change Bill Unveils MRV System, Basis For Carbon Price Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The National Climate Change Bill (RUU PIN) will introduce a monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system as the main basis for the implementation of a carbon pricing mechanism and Malaysia's transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Bursa Malaysia Slips Below 1,700 Level At Midday As Oil Price Surge Weighs On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, falling below the 1,700 psychological level, in line with the weaker performance of most regional peers amid dented sentiment following a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude hovering above US$100 per barrel at noon.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Iran Keeps Hormuz Closed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street after Iran’s new supreme leader signalled the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed.

Malaysian Companies Should Diversify Into 'Adjacent Sectors' Amid Economic Uncertainty -- PwC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses should consider diversifying into “adjacent operations”, including equities and other activities closely related to their core businesses, so that they can leverage their current expertise while mitigating risks.

BNPL Use Among Malaysian Youth Raises Concern As Under-30s Make Up 40 Pct - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Malaysian youth raises concern as those aged 30 and below make up about 40 per cent of BNPL transactions in the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

SC Secures Arrest Warrant Against Former SCIB Chairman Over False Statement To Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today obtained a warrant of arrest against former Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) chairman and non-executive, non-independent director Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah.

Bursa Malaysia's Benchmark Index Ends At Intraday High On Late Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Thursday, staging a late rebound during the final hour of trading.

Elsa Gets Bursa Malaysia Approval For ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas integrated service provider Elsa Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd to list on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at mid-afternoon, weighed by continuous selling in selected heavyweights led by financial services as well as telecommunications and media counters.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 7.3 Pct To RM159.8 Bln In January — DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM159.8 billion in January 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).