| LATEST NEWS | Ringgit eases to 3.9240/9280 against US dollar at the close from 3.9175/9230 on Wednesday | Malaysian markets show resilience amid this period of global uncertainty but remain mindful of the risks of a prolonged conflict - FMC | Demand for government bonds remains healthy with MGS yields relatively anchored, supported by domestic and non-resident demand - FMC | The onshore forex market continues to record a robust average daily trading volume of US$21.4 bln year-to-date (2025 average: US$19.8 bln) - FMC | Eco World Development Group Bhd's net profit rises to RM156.41 million in 1Q FY2026 from RM80.34 million in 1Q FY2025 | |
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the United States (US)-Iran military escalation is pushing Gulf countries’ oil inventories toward maximum capacity, posing serious operational challenges for refiners across the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive assessment, including a cost-benefit analysis of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), is underway to ensure that any decision is based on national interests and complies with Malaysia’s commitments, obligations, and policy space.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 differs from past plans in its scope and reassessment due to the speed of change brought by digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and investor expectations.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch, a global leader in human critical infrastructure, has been selected by Formosa Heavy Industry Corporation (FHI) to deliver the full engineering design scope for a 2 x 1200 megawatt (MW) H class combined cycle power plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.
PUTRAJAYA, March 5 (Bernama) -- The National Finance Council (NFC) has agreed to increase the grants provided by the federal government to state governments, with the total amount expected to reach RM10.5 billion this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Both of Malaysia's commitments regarding Licensing Certainty as contained in the Joint Statement on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) (Article 5.2) and the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Critical Minerals (Areas of Cooperation, Section 3) do not affect the government's decision to enforce technical conditions on Lynas Malaysia or other rare earth elements (REE) companies that are about to be approved to operate in Malaysia.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Rivertree STF Synergies Bhd (RSSB) has inked a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Catenary Capital Sdn Bhd and Q Centre Management Sdn Bhd (QCM) for the development of four Centralised Labour Quarter (CLQ) facilities in the Klang Valley.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit a record high of 53.8 in February 2026, up from 52.8 in January 2026, driven by a record improvement in new orders as well as a near-record increase in output, said S&P Global.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways within the 1,710–1,740 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is finalising the framework to clarify the scope and licensing requirements for cash trust schemes investing in capital market products, said the Finance Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, has announced updates to its 2030 climate and circularity goals, citing the need for disciplined capital allocation amid evolving market conditions and regulatory developments.
