KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The introduction of carbon pricing should be viewed not only as a compliance requirement but also as an emerging signal of transition risk that will increasingly need to be incorporated into portfolio analysis, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Investors should diversify their portfolios and consider shifting towards low-risk, higher-quality investments during periods of uncertainty caused by volatile oil prices, according to Asia School of Business chief executive officer and president Prof Joseph Cherian.
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.
GEORGE TOWN, March 10 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments in 2025, a 29 per cent increase from 2024, reinforcing the state’s position as a key industrial hub despite global economic uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd is positive on the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026–2030, saying the blueprint could enhance the vibrancy of Malaysia’s capital market.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) welcomed the launch of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP), describing its ambitious target to grow the country’s capital market to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion by 2030 as “timely”.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that in 2025, the global all-accident rate improved to 1.32 accidents per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights), better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021–2025 five-year average of 1.27.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed broadly lower today in line with widespread selling across regional markets as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment and reignited concerns over global inflation.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s diverse tourism market and growing sustainability focus within the hotel industry are expected to help cushion the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the country’s tourism sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must now take the next leap forward with renewed ambition and clarity of purpose to sustain confidence, deepen participation, and unlock the full potential of its capital market, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Guangdong outlined plans to deepen its focus on emerging technologies such as robotics, 6G communications and quantum computing as China prepares its next five-year economic plan.
