Malaysia's Targeted Subsidies Expected To Moderate Inflation Pressure Amid West Asia Conflict, Says MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable, supported by the government’s targeted subsidies, amid the West Asia conflict, according to the Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

Maybank Research Trims Singapore 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 3.4 Pct

SINGAPORE, March 18 (Bernama) -- Maybank Research Pte Ltd (MRPL) has revised Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.4 per cent in 2026, down from its earlier projection of 3.6 per cent, amid ongoing West Asia conflicts. 

OCBC Revises Brent Forecast Higher, Expects Prices Around US$100 Through Mid-year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- OCBC Group Research has revised its Brent crude oil forecast higher, expecting prices to remain elevated at around US$100 per barrel through mid-year before easing towards US$70 per barrel by early 2027 amid ongoing supply disruptions.

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines KAF IB For ACE Market Listing Breaches

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded and fined KAF Investment Bank Bhd (KAF IB) RM300,000 for breaching the Bursa Malaysia Securities ACE Market listing requirements (ACE LR).

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Stays Mixed, Tracking Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its mixed performance for the third consecutive trading day on Tuesday, tracking regional rubber futures, a trader said.

LRT Mutiara Line: Cross-Sea Link Takes Only Eight Minutes, 90 Per Cent Public Support

By R.Ratcharathan

GEORGE TOWN, March 13 (Bernama) -- Set to reshape the future of public transport in Penang, Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line aims to link the island’s busy corridors through a fast and efficient light rail network.

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.

AM Best Downgrades Petronas Captive Insurer ENERGAS

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).

Dewan Negara Passes Bill To Revise Capitation Grant Rates, First Amendment In 24 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) --The Dewan Negara today passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026, which seeks to amend the rates of grant allocated according to the population of each state based on a new rates structure.

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.

OPR Expected To Remain At 2.75 Pct At Tomorrow's MPC Meeting -- Standard Chartered

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

PAC Calls On Felcra To Reassess 30,000-Hectare Land Bank Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) revise its target for acquiring a land bank of 30,000 hectares to a more realistic level.