By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The privatisation of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is expected to reduce the government’s financial liabilities and associated risks as the 5G network deployment transitions from a policy-driven phase to a fully commercial stage, according to an industry expert.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals, positive growth prospects and ongoing reform measures will continue to support the ringgit in the face of conflict in the Middle East, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is taking proactive steps to cushion the impact of escalating geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, by activating a comprehensive mitigation framework to support Malaysian exporters navigating maritime blockades, surging logistics costs and supply chain disruptions.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC) aims to consolidate RM32.8 billion in total timber exports by 2030 under the National Agri-Commodity Policy 2030 (DAKN 2030) and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The total deferred funds held by AmanahRaya are RM452 million as of Dec 31, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit a record high of 53.8 in February 2026, up from 52.8 in January 2026, driven by a record improvement in new orders as well as a near-record increase in output, said S&P Global.
BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS, March 3 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- Most European markets closed sharply lower on Monday as stocks tumbled amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on US bases across the region, reported dpa-AFX.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.6 per cent in January 2026, compared with January 2025 levels (7.2 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Business conditions in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector moderated for the first time in four months in February 2026 based on the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which eased to 49.3, below the neutral 50.0 threshold.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- All Malaysian-registered vessels and local shipping companies are advised to exercise necessary precautionary measures, including avoiding transiting through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, to ensure the safety of navigation following security developments in the Middle East region.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) dividend rate of 6.15 per cent for both the conventional and shariah savings accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 billion for 2025, is respectable and reflective of resilient financial market performance despite global volatility, said economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Neinor Homes (Neinor) reported an adjusted net profit of about 70 million euros for financial year 2025 (FY25), beating its guidance, while revenue reached 697 million euros, excluding the impact of its acquisition of AEDAS Homes. (1 Euro = RM4.57)
