​​​​​​​Population Growth To Drive 15 Pct Rise In Housing Transactions — IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s residential property transactions are projected to increase by 15 per cent over the next five years, driven primarily by population growth, according to IQI co-founder and group chief executive officer Kashif Ansari.

Clinical Study Confirms Arla’s Lacprodan IF-3070 Supports Healthy Infant Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Infant formula containing Arla Foods Ingredients’ Lacprodan IF-3070 was well tolerated and supports healthy growth and development in newborns, according to a clinical study published in Nutrients.

OCR Unit To Dispose Of Shah Alam Land For RM45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- OCR Group Bhd’s indirect wholly owned subsidiary, OCR Avenue Sdn Bhd (OASB), has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Magna Ecocity Sdn Bhd and Twinicon (M) Sdn Bhd.

Industry Confident PTV 3.0 Insurance Uptake Will Continue After Campaign Ends

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The insurance and takaful industry is optimistic that recipients of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) 3.0 programme will continue to pursue insurance coverage even after the campaign period.

Eonmetall Subsidiary Seeks To Sell Klang Land For RM273.28 Mln

RWG Spreads Festive Joy With "Jom Raya Kaw Kaw 2026" Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Resorts World Genting (RWG) is bringing extra festive cheer to this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri with its “Jom Raya Kaw Kaw 2026” campaign, set to run from March 13 to April 12, offering a vibrant lineup of activities for families and visitors.

New Hire-purchase Rules To Benefit Borrowers, Minimal Impact On Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts mature, an economist said.

RISDA Main Rubber Buyer Programme Records RM3.79 Mln In Purchases As Of February

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has successfully purchased and collected a total of 1,197.77 metric tonnes of smallholder rubber, with a cumulative purchase worth RM3.79 million as of February, during the implementation period of the Main Rubber Buyer initiative, which has been active since early January 2026.

LIAM’s i-Mula 50 Insurance Fund Draws 90,000 Sign-Ups

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has concluded the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack Insurance Fund, with about 90,000 Malaysians signed up for coverage.

Pos Malaysia Sees 15 Pct-20 Pct Rise In Raya Parcels, Hijabs Among Top Items Sent

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd expects parcel volumes to increase by between 15 per cent and 20 per cent during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period this year compared with ordinary months, driven largely by purchases of Raya clothing and hijabs.

Consumer Staples And Transport-related Counters Seen Riding Raya Wave

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) – Companies with a strong brand position and better cost management are likely to deliver improved quarterly results, driven by festive sales, which in turn could support their share price, analysts said.

Price Adjustments Curb Spikes, Ensure Supply Continuity - BHPetrol

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The adjustment of fuel prices under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) is a critical tool to manage volatility in global oil markets and ensure a stable, continuous fuel supply in Malaysia, BHPetrol said.