Rubber Market Seen Trending Higher Next Week On Stronger Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by stronger demand for the commodity amid supply disruptions in the global synthetic rubber segment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

EPF Abstains From Voting On Sunway’s Takeover Offer For IJM Corp

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), as a major shareholder in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp), has abstained from voting on the takeover offer by Sunway Bhd for IJM Corp.

Ringgit And Regional Currencies Ease Against US Dollar Amid Rising Demand For Safe-Haven Assets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, along with other regional currencies, closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as investors, both globally and regionally, shifted back to safe-haven investments due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings Of Nan Shan General

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Nan Shan General Insurance Co Ltd (Nan Shan General), with a stable outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Conflicting Signals From West Asia Cloud Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s gains to close at an intraday low, with the benchmark index easing 0.34 per cent as investors tracked developments in West Asia while remaining cautious amid increasingly conflicting signals from both the United States (US) and Iran over potential peace negotiations. 

Equalbase-Sunway Industrial Development To Drive JS-SEZ Logistics Corridor

JOHOR BAHRU, March 26, 2026 -- 103° Free Commercial Zone (FCZ), a 55-hectare integrated industrial property developed via a collaboration between Equalbase and Sunway Group, has officially commenced operations in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

Malaysia Cushions Domestic Economy From Energy Shocks With Targeted Subsidies -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's policy discipline and targeted subsidy framework have successfully cushioned the domestic economy from external energy shocks triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Foremay Launches Radiation-Hardened Space-Grade SSD

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Foremay Inc, a global leader in space-grade and military-grade solid-state drives (SSD), announced the launch of its groundbreaking InterStellar series, a full line of radiation-hardened SSD drives.

SBC Medical Launches Wellness Platform Targeting Longevity Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) has launched “SBC Wellness 2.0”, a new wellness and longevity platform that integrates aesthetic healthcare, preventive care, and data-driven health management.

Govt To Intensify Domestic Drug Production Support Under NIMP 2030 - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify support for domestic drug production to contain costs under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030), according to research firm BMI.

Astro's Shares Flat In Early Trade After Lower FY2026 Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s (Astro) share price remained unchanged in early trade after reporting lower earnings for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026).

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker crude oil prices amid easing US-Iran conflict, a trader said.