KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against a basket of major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by resilient domestic economic data amid heightened geopolitical tensions and mixed global signals.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Google has introduced the financial services verification (FSV), its new certification requirements for financial services advertisers targeting Malaysia, to further protect Malaysians against financial scams.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Airlines in Asia are reviewing fares and operational plans as rising jet fuel prices linked to escalating conflict in West Asia begin to ripple across the aviation industry, with some carriers already introducing fuel surcharge adjustments.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market remained steady today amid hopes that the United States-Israeli war on Iran will end soon, said a dealer.
From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
HANOI, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has added a feather in its cap by emerging as the most globally connected country among middle-income economies, ranking 16th out of 180 countries in the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices retreated from their highest level since 2022 to below US$100 per barrel on Tuesday after the Group of Seven (G7) signalled its readiness to release emergency reserves, easing some of the market anxiety triggered by the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The mobile market is on track for low single-digit revenue growth in 2026, consistent with guidance from both CelcomDigi Bhd (CDB) and Maxis Bhd, as Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is likely to remain as the focal point of investors’ concern in the near term.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said Malaysia’s energy sector remains a defensive play should geopolitical tensions persist, potentially triggering a market risk-off mode.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry could see new opportunities from the growing photonics sector, with the market projected to expand to about US$4.6 billion by 2030 as demand for optical networking infrastructure rises.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering over one billion health records globally, announced the appointment of Tim Ferris as vice president (VP), Healthcare Practice.
By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa
JOHOR BAHRU, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to become a catalyst for developing a new ecosystem in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing sector in Johor through the entry of an industry-leading company, or a “queen bee,” into the state in the near future.
