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April AFA Rate Announced With Slightly Lower Electricity Rebate

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh).

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Edge Lower As Investors Eye US Data, Developments In West Asia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and its regional peers continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained fixated on the conflict in Iran and the elevated global energy crisis.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Edge Lower As Investors eye US Data, Developments In West Asia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and its regional peers continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained fixated on the conflict in Iran and the elevated global energy crisis.

BNM Assesses Risks, Economic Impact From West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is actively assessing the economic impact of the West Asia conflict as the outbreak could last up to six months, affecting oil supplies and energy prices, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Malaysia’s Banking System Remains Resilient Under Stress Scenarios - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system is expected to remain resilient even under severe macroeconomic stress scenarios, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts. 

Govt Balancing Inflation, Growth Amid West Asia Conflict, Maintaining GDP Target For Now

JOHOR BAHRU, March 29 (Bernama) --  The government is focusing on balancing public welfare, inflationary pressures, and the sustainability of the country’s economic growth following the conflict in West Asia, with the 2026 economic growth target remaining at 4 to 4.5 per cent for now.

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Hopes Of US-Iran Peace Deal

FRANKFURT, March 26 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- European stocks closed on a strong note on Wednesday, as the mood turned a bit bullish amid some hopes of a de-escalation in tensions in West Asia, dpa-AFX reported. 

Astro's Shares Flat In Early Trade After Lower FY2026 Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s (Astro) share price remained unchanged in early trade after reporting lower earnings for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026).

Oil Prices To Hit US$66 Per Barrel In 2Q 2026 Before Year-end Recovery -- BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Oil prices are expected to fall to US$66 per barrel in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), following a stronger performance of US$78 per barrel in the first quarter (1Q 2026), before gradually recovering towards year-end, according to BMI.

​​​​​​​Population Growth To Drive 15 Pct Rise In Housing Transactions — IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s residential property transactions are projected to increase by 15 per cent over the next five years, driven primarily by population growth, according to IQI co-founder and group chief executive officer Kashif Ansari.

Rising Demand For Kombucha Reflects Shifting Trends In Beverage Choices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Back when I was in secondary school around 2013, kombucha wasn’t yet a familiar beverage, unlike the coffee craze then.