Strait of Hormuz: How The Strategic Flashpoint In The West Asia Conflict Is Roiling Global Oil Markets

By Voon Miaw Ping

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Intensifying maritime security tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing military conflict between the United States (US), Israel and Iran are putting the strategic chokepoint under intense international scrutiny.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Global Ev Sales, Regional Peers

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday amid a downtrend in its regional peers and declining global sales of electric vehicles (EVs), said a dealer.

Rakuten Trade Forecasts FBM KLCI At 1,800 In 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade has revised its forecast for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slightly lower at 1,800 for 2026 from 1,810 previously in view of the overhanging uncertainty.

Bursa Malaysia's Benchmark Index Ends At Intraday High On Late Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Thursday, staging a late rebound during the final hour of trading.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday As Oil Price Surge Weighs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, tracking the downbeat performance of regional peers amid dented sentiment from a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude hovering above US$100 per barrel at noon (US$1=RM3.91).

Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

Jet Fuel Surge Hits Asia's Airlines, Carriers Raise Surcharges

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.

Photonics Sector Could Expand Malaysia’s OSAT Market To US$4.6 Bln By 2030

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.

RHB IB Keeps 'neutral' Call On Transportation Sector Amid West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) maintained a “neutral” call on the transportation sector, with the ongoing West Asia conflict expected to have a limited impact on Westports Holdings Bhd, while logistics companies could benefit from higher freight rates.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Wall Street Rebound Lifts Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s rebound after US President Donald Trump signalled that the conflict with Iran could end soon.

Higher Oil Prices Pose Fiscal, Inflation Risks For Asia -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Following the surge in global oil prices on March 9, Asian governments face heightened fiscal and inflationary risks from rising global oil prices as the region remains structurally dependent on energy imports, said OCBC.

Rubber Market Closes Higher Tracking Regional Gains, Oil Price Rally

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, coupled with a rally in crude oil prices, said a dealer.