Asian Stock Markets Close Lower

HONG KONG, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.35 per cent to close at 25,408.46 points, reported Xinhua.

SC Unveils New Capital Market Masterplan, Targets Market Size Of RM20 Trillion By 2045

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s capital market is projected to grow to between RM13.8 trillion and RM20 trillion by 2045, while expanding organically to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion over the next five years, supported by the implementation of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP).

Govt Raises Pepper Industry Allocation To RM45.8 Mln In 2026 -- Noraini

BATU PAHAT, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has increased the allocation for the development of the pepper industry to RM45.8 million in 2026 under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), compared to RM21.4 million last year.

RON95 Can Hold At RM1.99 Amid Oil Price Surge But Fiscal Pressure May Rise, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may be able to maintain the price of RON95 fuel at RM1.99 per litre even if global oil prices rise amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, but doing so could increase fiscal pressure and affect fiscal consolidation plans, said an economist.

Guangdong Eyes Deeper Economic Cooperation With Southeast Asia, Malaysia

From Nurhafizah Tan

BEIJING, March 7 (Bernama)  -- China’s Guangdong province is looking to deepen economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, through closer industrial integration, expanded market channels and increased two-way investments.

Align Digital Tools Strategically To Deliver Impact -- CelcomDigi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses must move beyond simply adopting digital tools and instead ensure technology investments are aligned with clear objectives, organisational readiness and measurable impact.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Support Regional Energy Supply Amid Middle East Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can capitalise on the large-scale oil supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East by positioning itself as a viable and more reliable energy supplier to customers in Asia, said commentator and scholar in the field of maritime and oil and gas, Nazery Khalid.

Malaysia's Economy Benefitted From ASEAN Integration, Strengthening Regional Resilience - BNM Governor 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN integration has strengthened Malaysia’s economic resilience, deepened supply chain connectivity and enhanced the region’s investments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Economy Remains Resilient, BNM Assessing Potential Risk From Middle East War - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve.

Asia's Processing, Packaging Industry To Grow On F&B Demand This Year -- Informa Markets

BANGKOK, March 6 (Bernama) -- The processing and packaging industry across Asia is expected to see continued growth this year, particularly driven by increasing demand from the food and beverage (F&B) sector and expanding manufacturing activities across the region.

Kindred Labs Partners IPX To Launch AI-Powered Character Companions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Kindred Labs, an artificial intelligence (AI) companion startup, has announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS) to develop AI-powered companion experiences that bring beloved character personalities into everyday digital life.

Bank Negara Malaysia Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.