Hassan Marican Appointed As Chairman Of Crisis Management Task Force - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican has been appointed as the chairman of the Crisis Management Task Force (PPPK) under the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) to coordinate the government's efforts to address the global energy crisis following the conflict in West Asia.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Returns To Growth At 50.7 In March, Highest In Nearly Four Years

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.7 in March 2026, the highest reading in nearly four years, from 49.3 in February 2026.

Malaysia's Current Account Surplus To Grow 1.5-2.5 Pct Of GDP In 2026 - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has projected Malaysia’s current account surplus to widen to 1.5-2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, according to CIMB Treasury and Market Research.

Top Glove May Benefit From Lower Latex Prices Amid Geopolitical Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Glove manufacturers with higher exposure to natural latex (NL) gloves could benefit temporarily amid the West Asia conflict as customers seek cheaper substitutes for nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves.

MADANI Govt To Act Proactively Based On Data, Current Reality In Addressing Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) --The MADANI Government will continue to act proactively based on data and the current reality, including seeking the views of industry players as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in addressing the global energy crisis.

BNM Assesses Risks, Economic Impact From West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is actively assessing the economic impact of the West Asia conflict as the outbreak could last up to six months, affecting oil supplies and energy prices, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Wage-Setting Institutions Must Be Strengthened To Ensure Meaningful Income Growth - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strengthen the institutions that shape how wages are set between employers and employees to raise incomes and strengthen purchasing power meaningfully.

Credit Quality Of Business Loans Has Improved, Says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The overall credit quality of business borrowings improved in the second half (2H) of 2025 with no notable divergence in trends across segments and sectors as shares of impaired loans and loans with increased credit risk for overall businesses improved to 2.8 per cent and 10.7 per cent, respectively.

BIMOffice Makes Strong Leap Market Debut, Eyes Digital Construction Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- BIMOffice Group Bhd made a strong debut on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia today, opening at 26.5 sen, up 11.5 sen from its reference price of 15 sen, with 40,000 shares traded.

Malaysia, China Seen As Asia’s More Resilient Economies Amid Energy Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) — Malaysia and China are emerging as relatively resilient economies in Asia amid intensifying global energy market volatility due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Diesel Price Gap Reflects Structural Realities, Supports National Policy Framework - CILTM Sabah

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia Sabah Section (CILTM Sabah) has expressed its support for the federal government’s approach to addressing the diesel price differential between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, emphasising that the pricing structure reflects underlying structural and logistical realities rather than preferential treatment.

FMM Seeks Govt Support Amidst West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama)-- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is seeking the government's intervention to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on Malaysia's manufacturing sector.