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.

RegASK Leaders Named To 2026 Pros To Know Award

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- RegASK, a regulatory operating system for global life sciences and consumer products companies, has announced that two of its leaders have been recognised in Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2026 Pros to Know awards.

Refeyn Unveils Mass Photometer To Simplify Sample Quality Assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Refeyn, a pioneering mass photometry technology developer, has launched the MyMass mass photometer (MyMassMP), a compact instrument designed to simplify sample quality assessment for structural biology.

IJM Plans India Exit To Unlock Shareholder Value

PETALING JAYA, March 16 (Bernama) -- IJM Corp Bhd plans to exit its highway investments in India as part of its efforts to unlock shareholder value.

BNM Likely To Assess Oil Shock Impact Before Interest Hike To Counter Inflation - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said policymakers are likely to assess the situation before raising interest rates to contain inflation resulting from the impact of the conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices.

Surge In Global Energy Prices Support Bio-based Commodities  — Noraini 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) — The increase in global energy prices can potentially support demand for bio-based commodities such as palm oil, particularly in the biofuel sector, which can positively impact global prices.

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).

Malaysia Airlines Extends Suspension Of Doha Services Until March 20

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has further extended the temporary suspension of its Doha services until March 20, 2026, following continued developments in the region’s security environment.

Govt Focuses On Economic Stability, Managing Rakyat’s Cost Of Living -- Akmal Nasrullah

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.

Malaysia Has Some Structural Resilience To External Shocks But Cannot Fully Insulate Itself - Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) says the country has a degree of structural resilience to external shocks arising from the ongoing US-Iran conflict. 

Proposal To Allow EPF Members To Buy Base MHIT Products Via Akaun Sejahtera Being Studied - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The proposal to allow i-Lindung withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Akaun Sejahtera (Account 2) for base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) purchase is currently being studied, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.

GLICs Hold Combined 45 Pct Equity Interest In IJM Corp As At Jan 30 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) held about 45 per cent of the shares in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp) as at Jan 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).