Bursa Malaysia Says Broker-level Cyber Incidents Contained, Market Integrity Intact

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Several brokers reported cybersecurity incidents within their system components, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd.

EIG’s MidOcean Energy Expands Gorgon LNG Stake Through JERA Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, announced it has signed definitive agreements with JERA Co Inc (JERA) to acquire JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd, which holds a 0.417 per cent interest in the Gorgon LNG project.

LTAT Sees Stable 5 Pct Dividend For Fy2026 Backed By Stronger Reserves

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) expects its dividend payout to remain at five per cent for the financial year 2026, supported by a strategy to strengthen reserves to cushion potential market volatility.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday As Oil Price Surge Weighs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, tracking the downbeat performance of regional peers amid dented sentiment from a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude hovering above US$100 per barrel at noon (US$1=RM3.91).

Govt Focuses On Economic Stability, Managing Rakyat’s Cost Of Living -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global economic uncertainties.

Economy Ministry Finalising JS-SEZ Masterplan, Investment Blueprint

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the master plan and investment blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to be launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru.

Xsolla Report Highlights New Growth Opportunities In Global Gaming

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, offering insights into emerging opportunities in the gaming industry.

Malaysia Has Some Structural Resilience To External Shocks But Cannot Fully Insulate Itself - Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) says the country has a degree of structural resilience to external shocks arising from the ongoing US-Iran conflict. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Geopolitical Risks Persist

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by softer Wall Street performance amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, while crude oil prices remained elevated.

US Investigates Manufacturing Overcapacity In 15 Economies, Including Malaysia, EU

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has initiated investigations into the acts, policies, and practices of 15 economies, including Malaysia and the European Union (EU), under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.

BNM Ensures Orderly Financial Markets Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The government, through Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), ensures that financial markets remain orderly and the country’s financial system remains resilient amid global uncertainties through continuous market surveillance, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

West Asia Conflict: Special Committee On Economic Impact To Begin Work, Present Report Friday - Fahmi 

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 (Bernama) -- A special committee chaired by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan is being activated to study economic developments and impact following the United States (US)–Iran conflict, said MADANI Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.