82 Pct Monthly SARA, 54 Pct SARA-for-all Recipients Made Purchases as Of March 1 -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- About 6.7 million recipients of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme as at March 1, 2026, have used the aid to purchase basic necessities at registered premises.

Govt To Keep Subsidised RON95 Price At RM1.99 A Litre, Not Planning Drastic Changes - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to maintain the subsidised RON95 petrol price at RM1.99 per litre and has no plans to make any drastic changes to the current price or policy, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

Maxis Wins Network Transformation Icon For Performance Award

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has been awarded the title of “Network Transformation Icon-Performance” by international telecommunications publication The Fast Mode in its 2025 awards programme.

Middle East Conflict: Govt Will Try To Maintain RON95 Price Under BUDI95 Programme - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 (Bernama) -- The government will try to maintain the price of RON95 petrol for Malaysians at the current level of RM1.99 per litre despite global market uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Early Policy Response Crucial To Contain US-Iran Conflict's Impact, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Early and coordinated policy intervention will be critical in determining whether the escalating United States-Iran conflict remains a temporary external shock or evolves into a more persistent economic challenge for Malaysia, an economist said.

I-Topup Contributions Up 26 Pct, Signals High Trust In Nation’s Financial Institutions – Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Public willingness to contribute above the statutory rate through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) i-Topup scheme signals high trust in the stability of the country’s financial institutions, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

Powering Nation’s Progress: TNB’s FY2025 Growth Returns Value To Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Malaysia’s economic stability and providing long-term energy security, ensuring reliable power supply to homes, businesses and industries nationwide.

Petronas Dagangan FY2025 Net Profit Rises To RM1.10 Bln, Declares 112 Sen Total Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s (PDB) net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) edged up to RM1.10 billion from RM1.09 billion a year earlier.

Beyond Spending, Raya Reflects Household Economic Expectations

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Many Malaysians may be tightening their belts, but when it comes to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, cutting back is often not an option, as households continue to prioritise festive spending despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

1.6 Pct Increase In Malaysia’s January CPI Deemed Manageable -- Economist

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The 1.6 per cent increase in Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) for January 2026 is considered manageable, as the components that saw significant rises account for only a small share of the index, said an economist.

PR1MA Appoints Brian Iskandar Zulkarim As Its Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- PR1MA Corporation Malaysia has appointed Brian Iskandar Zulkarim as its group chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan 1, 2026.