KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Oil prices are expected to fall to US$66 per barrel in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), following a stronger performance of US$78 per barrel in the first quarter (1Q 2026), before gradually recovering towards year-end, according to BMI.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia has seen a growing “durian tourism” trend, with international visitors, particularly those from China, increasingly building short breaks and day trips around peak durian seasons and well-known producing areas, which appeal is both culinary and experiential.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing higher against the US dollar as news of some ships being allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz eased demand for safe haven assets and lifted regional currencies.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded after two days of losses to close higher on Tuesday, driven by bargain-hunting activities and in line with the upbeat regional market performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday in line with the upbeat regional market performance, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweights led by the financial services as well as industrial products and services sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia said Pharmaniaga Bhd will be uplifted from its PN17 status effective 9 am tomorrow.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Malaysia’s Energas Insurance (L) Limited (ENERGAS).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rebounded from yesterday’s losses to close higher on Thursday, supported by a recovery in crude oil prices amid mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates that Malaysia’s retail sales expansion will remain resilient at 6.0 per cent for the year 2026 as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2025.
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global economic uncertainties.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, as the US dollar strengthened and oil prices rebounded, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher on Wednesday, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst.
