By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- As the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season opened in Melbourne from March 6-8, the sport is facing one of its most complex geopolitical challenges in recent years.
From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
HANOI, March 14 (Bernama) – Despite the war in West Asia that has spiked oil prices, the people of Vietnam seem oblivious to the consequent inflationary pressures, especially for a nation that depends significantly on imported crude oil.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said the airlines under its portfolio are continuously reviewing airfares and fuel surcharges in response to prevailing market conditions.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has further extended the temporary suspension of its Doha services until March 20, 2026, following continued developments in the region’s security environment.
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).
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained its 2026 earnings forecasts for Leong Hup International Bhd (LHI), noting that any potential penalty arising from ongoing legal proceedings would likely be treated as an exceptional or non-core item.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Records from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) revealed that, from 2024 to January 2026, 1,325 traders did not register for the Sales and Service Tax (SST) despite collecting the tax, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has activated its business continuity protocols for its United Arab Emirates (UAE) operations to ensure operational and financial performance across the region.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – As the war in the Middle East enters its third day, global aviation continues to be disrupted with commercial flights across the region remaining at a standstill, as major airports continue to be closed and regional airspace restricted, resulting in a mind-boggling 2,000 flights being cancelled.
