Economic

Malaysia’s February Trade Totals RM245.2 Bln With Exports Rising 10.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s February 2026 trade totalled RM245.2 billion with exports and imports of RM131 billion and RM114.2 billion, respectively.

​​​​​​​Malaysia’s Export Unit Value Index Marginally Down In February 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export unit value index in February 2026 eased by 0.01 per cent to 153.11 points from 153.12 points in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s PPI Contracted By 3.4 Pct In February 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 3.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2026, after a 2.9 per cent contraction in the previous month, according to Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s EV Adoption May Accelerate On Firmer Crude Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) could accelerate due to elevated crude oil prices, particularly among buyers in the premium internal combustion engine segment, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

MEF Supports Govt’s Fuel Rationalisation, Urges Conservation In Usage

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) emphasises that all segments of society must play a proactive and responsible role in conserving fuel and ensuring sustainable energy usage amid ongoing uncertainties in West Asia.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings Of Nan Shan General

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Nan Shan General Insurance Co Ltd (Nan Shan General), with a stable outlook.

Subsidies Under RON95, BUDI Diesel Hit RM4 Bln Monthly - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) and BUDI Diesel programmes, following the rise in global crude oil prices.

Macao Returns As International Favourite Destination At MATTA Fair 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MATTA Fair 2026 will feature a vibrant showcase of travel deals, cultural experiences and international collaborations, with Macao once again in the spotlight as this year’s International Favourite Destination.

Wah Seng Centre First Warehouse In Malaysia To Get GreenRE Platinum Certification

IPOH, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Wah Seng (1986) Distribution Centre, located in Taman Maju Rapat here, is the first warehouse in the country to receive the GreenRE Platinum certification.

99.27 Pct Shareholders Vote Yes For Sunway-IJM Takeover

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd’s shareholders almost unanimously voted yes for the company’s takeover offer for IJM Corp Bhd in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) today.

RON95 Quota Adjustment Seen As Temporary Remedy Amid Spike In Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.

Move To Adjust BUDI95 Quota Temporarily A Reasonable Step To Reduce Subsidy Payout, Govt Spending

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysians should accept the government’s temporary adjustment of the monthly subsidised BUDI95 quota to 200 litres from 300 litres per month effective April, as a reasonable step to reduce fuel subsidy spending and one that is necessary due to escalating crude oil prices.