Domestic Sectors Hold Resilient Amid Oil Volatility - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic sectors are expected to remain resilient despite near-term market jitters, Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said.

Intel's Packaging Complex, Assembly Manufacturing Operational This Year - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Intel’s investment in Malaysia is set to expand, with its advanced packaging complex and assembly manufacturing expected to be operational later this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Versus US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved global sentiment as market participants reacted positively to developments in the oil market.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies Amid Stable Regional Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close on Monday, as the market reflected stabilising regional and global risk sentiment, which pushed the greenback to marginal softness amid easing safe-haven demand. 

ASEAN’s Future Remains Positive Amid Geopolitical Tensions In West Asia - Cheah

PETALING JAYA, March 16 (Bernama) -- The outlook for ASEAN remains optimistic despite geopolitical headwinds from the conflict in West Asia involving Iran and the United States, said Sunway Group founder and chairman Jeffrey Cheah.

OXMIQ Partners AM Intelligence Labs On India AI Compute Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- OXMIQ Labs (OXMIQ), a GPU architecture and artificial intelligence (AI) technology company, has announced a strategic technology partnership with AM Intelligence Labs to provide data centre and system infrastructure advisory.

IJM Plans India Exit To Unlock Shareholder Value

PETALING JAYA, March 16 (Bernama) -- IJM Corp Bhd plans to exit its highway investments in India as part of its efforts to unlock shareholder value.

Founders Connects Event Brings Startups, Investors Together In UAE

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- A networking event in Dubai bringing together startup founders, investors and ecosystem partners highlighted the importance of structured peer-to-peer collaboration within the region’s startup ecosystem, with Dmitry Shubov, founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting, among those in attendance.

Towards a Financially Confident Malaysia: Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever

By Adnan Zaylani

There is a growing realisation across Malaysia that financial literacy is no longer a luxury skill reserved for financially savvy individuals. It is fast becoming a necessity for every household, student,  worker, entrepreneur and retiree.

More Than RM7 Bln Mobilised Under MyCIF To Fund Over 11,500 MSMEs -- SC Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- More than RM7 billion was mobilised under Malaysia Co-investment Fund (MyCIF) to fund over 11,500 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups since 2019, said Securities Commission chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

MyCIF Gets Additional RM20 Mln, Total Allocation Hits RM50 Mln In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The government will allocate an additional RM20 million to the Malaysia Co-investment Fund (MyCIF), in addition to the RM30 million announced in Budget 2026, bringing the total allocation this year to RM50 million.