Ringgit Eases Against Greenback After US Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at Thursday’s close following the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged, providing support to the greenback.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed As West Asia Conflict Drives Profit-taking

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, as the West Asia conflict influenced crude oil prices, prompting profit-taking activities, a trader said.

SJPP Raya Film Reflects SME Growth Journey, Emerging Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The realities faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), from humble beginnings and shared ambition to the pressures that come with growth, anchor Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd’s (SJPP) first Raya film.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Positive At Mid-Afternoon On Selected Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in positive territory at mid-afternoon, supported by continued buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products and services as well as plantation sectors.

PAAB Establishes Malaysia’s First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework With Blue Finance Elements

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has established Malaysia’s first sustainable Islamic finance framework that incorporates blue finance elements, with Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) serving as the sole sustainability structuring adviser.

Mitsubishi Electric Secures Major Order For Two Sudirman Jakarta

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that two of its Indonesian subsidiaries have secured a major order to supply 66 elevators, 30 escalators, 404 air-conditioning units, and 38 hand dryers for Two Sudirman Jakarta.

Abaxx Singapore Joins SBMA, Boosts Physical Gold Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, announced its subsidiary, Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd (Abaxx Singapore), has been accepted as a Local Associate Member of the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA).

CPO Prices To Stay Above RM4,450 Per Tonne In Near Term Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain above RM4,450 in the near term, supported by elevated energy prices and a favourable palm oil-gasoil (POGO) spread, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Malaysia’s Macro Position Is Stronger To Weather Shock Compared To Pandemic Era, Says World Bank's Apurva

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stronger ringgit is helping to ease the impact of rising global import prices, although the country’s import cover has declined, compared with pre-COVID 19 pandemic levels, said the World Bank's lead economist for Malaysia, Dr Apurva Sanghi.

The Sky Is Not The Limit, It's Just The Beginning For These Women In Aviation

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The aviation sector has long been a male-dominated industry but women are boldly breaking through those barriers, making sacrifices to pursue their dreams, proving that passion and determination know no gender.

MAHB Records 8.9 Mln Passenger Movements In February 2026, Up 5.8 Pct Y-o-y

SEPANG, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports (MAHB) recorded 8.9 million passenger movements in February 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 18.3 million passengers for the first two months of the year.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed by recent declining crude oil prices and weaker Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil, amid easing worries over oil supply in West Asia.