Malaysia’s Unsubsidised Fuel Price Increase Reflects Global Oil Trends -- Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Recent increases in unsubsidised fuel prices in Malaysia reflect rising global oil prices, according to an analyst.

The Sky Is Not The Limit, It's Just The Beginning For These Women In Aviation

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The aviation sector has long been a male-dominated industry but women are boldly breaking through those barriers, making sacrifices to pursue their dreams, proving that passion and determination know no gender.

Top Glove's 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM30.76 Mln, Revenue Jumps 14 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s net profit increased to RM30.76 million in the second quarter ended Feb 28, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM30.28 million posted in the same quarter last year.

New Hire-purchase Rules To Benefit Borrowers, Minimal Impact On Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts mature, an economist said.

Global Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double By 2050 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) report for air travel, which projected that global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050.

Kioxia Unveils High-Performance SSD For AI Workloads

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a leader in memory solutions, has announced the development of a Super High (input/output operations per second) IOPS solid-state drive (SSD) designed to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) systems by enabling graphics processing units (GPUs) to directly access high-speed flash memory.

LIAM’s i-Mula 50 Insurance Fund Draws 90,000 Sign-Ups

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has concluded the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack Insurance Fund, with about 90,000 Malaysians signed up for coverage.

Bursa Malaysia Uplifts Pharmaniaga From PN17 Status Effective Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia said Pharmaniaga Bhd will be uplifted from its PN17 status effective 9 am tomorrow.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies Amid Stable Regional Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close on Monday, as the market reflected stabilising regional and global risk sentiment, which pushed the greenback to marginal softness amid easing safe-haven demand. 

Towards a Financially Confident Malaysia: Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever

By Adnan Zaylani

There is a growing realisation across Malaysia that financial literacy is no longer a luxury skill reserved for financially savvy individuals. It is fast becoming a necessity for every household, student,  worker, entrepreneur and retiree.

MyCIF Gets Additional RM20 Mln, Total Allocation Hits RM50 Mln In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The government will allocate an additional RM20 million to the Malaysia Co-investment Fund (MyCIF), in addition to the RM30 million announced in Budget 2026, bringing the total allocation this year to RM50 million.

BNM Likely To Assess Oil Shock Impact Before Interest Hike To Counter Inflation - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said policymakers are likely to assess the situation before raising interest rates to contain inflation resulting from the impact of the conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices.