Economic

Govt To Maintain Fiscal Discipline, Curb Leakages To Sustain Economic Growth -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to uphold fiscal discipline and curb waste and leakages to ensure Malaysia’s economic growth momentum remains sustainable, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Binastra Net Profit Rises To RM133.49 Mln For FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd's net profit rose to RM133.49 million for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM90.26 million in the preceding year.

Brace For Prolonged Oil Market Pressure Despite Easing West Asia Conflict, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysians are advised to prepare for a prolonged period of pressure in the oil market even if the conflict in West Asia eases in the near term.

H2O.ai, CTC Global Singapore To Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption In APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform company, has partnered with CTC Global Singapore, a technology integrator in Asia Pacific (APAC), to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across the region.

Carta Expands Asia Network With New Hong Kong Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Carta, the world’s first fully interconnected system for private capital, has announced the opening of its Hong Kong office.

ASEAN Tourism Demand Remains Strong Amid Geopolitical Tensions - Chiew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Tourism demand in ASEAN countries remains strong amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man.

Madani Govt Taking Pragmatic Approach On fuel Subsidies Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict 

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, is seen to be handling the current surge in oil prices wisely through various measures despite the West Asia conflict entering its fourth week with no signs of easing.

Equalbase-Sunway Industrial Development To Drive JS-SEZ Logistics Corridor

JOHOR BAHRU, March 26, 2026 -- 103° Free Commercial Zone (FCZ), a 55-hectare integrated industrial property developed via a collaboration between Equalbase and Sunway Group, has officially commenced operations in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

Golden Destinations Eyes RM90 Mln From Ace Market IPO, To Allocate RM50 Mln For New HQ

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Full-service outbound travel experience curator, Golden Destinations Group Bhd, aims to raise RM90 million from its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 16, 2026.

GasEntec Appoints Manoj Narender Madnani As President

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- GasEntec, the global modular Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technology and infrastructure platform, has announced the appointment of Manoj Narender Madnani as its President.

Jumio Achieves Flawless eKYC Assessment In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Jumio, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation, and data-driven insights, has successfully completed the Independent electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) Breakthrough Assessment required by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) with zero findings.

Malaysia Cushions Domestic Economy From Energy Shocks With Targeted Subsidies -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's policy discipline and targeted subsidy framework have successfully cushioned the domestic economy from external energy shocks triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.