US-Iran Conflict And Energy Lockdowns: What's Next For Asia?

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The latest disruption to global trade due to the United States-Iran conflict is hardly surprising.

Ringgit Extends Gains At Opening As Oil Prices Stabilise

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended gains against the US dollar and other currencies at Thursday’s opening, supported by stabilising oil prices following the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) decision to release additional supply into the market, an economist said.

Proposal To Allow EPF Members To Buy Base MHIT Products Via Akaun Sejahtera Being Studied - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The proposal to allow i-Lindung withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Akaun Sejahtera (Account 2) for base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) purchase is currently being studied, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.

GLICs Hold Combined 45 Pct Equity Interest In IJM Corp As At Jan 30 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) held about 45 per cent of the shares in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp) as at Jan 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (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.

West Asia Conflict: First Meeting Of Special Committee Held, Results To Be Presented This Friday

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan chaired the first meeting of the Special Committee on Energy Security and the Impact of West Asia Conflict today.

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.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Oil Price Recovery, Stronger Dollar

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, as the US dollar strengthened and oil prices rebounded, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar And Other Major Currencies 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, other major currencies, and ASEAN peers at Wednesday’s close following news that the International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed releasing oil reserves, which could help stabilise global crude oil prices.

ZDATA To Launch Malaysia’s First GreenRE Platinum Data Centre In Johor With RM8 Bln Investment

JOHOR BAHRU, March 11 (Bernama) -- Chinese digital infrastructure and data centre company, ZDATA Group Co Ltd, is developing Malaysia’s first GreenRE Platinum-certified hyperscale data centre in Johor with an investment of about RM8 billion.

Malaysia’s Aerospace Industry Must Adapt To Global Transformation -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aerospace industry must adapt to significant transformation in the global aerospace landscape, including shifting supply chains and increasingly complex certification requirements.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improved Sentiment Over Potential Strategic Oil Reserve Release

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher on Wednesday, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst.