BNPL Use Among Malaysian Youth Raises Concern As Under-30s Make Up 40 Pct - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Malaysian youth raises concern as those aged 30 and below make up about 40 per cent of BNPL transactions in the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Malaysia's Retail Sales Growth To Remain Resilient At 6.0 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates that Malaysia’s retail sales expansion will remain resilient at 6.0 per cent for the year 2026 as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Says Broker-level Cyber Incidents Contained, Market Integrity Intact

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Several brokers reported cybersecurity incidents within their system components, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd.

Malaysia Should Continue Diplomatic Engagement Amid US Section 301 Probe -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue its diplomatic engagement while demonstrating transparency in its manufacturing and supply chains, and strengthening trade diversification, an economist said.

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.

Economy Ministry Finalising JS-SEZ Masterplan, Investment Blueprint

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the master plan and investment blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to be launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru.

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. 

US-Iran Conflict And Energy Lockdowns: What's Next For Asia?

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The latest disruption to global trade due to the United States-Iran conflict is hardly surprising.

BNM Ensures Orderly Financial Markets Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The government, through Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), ensures that financial markets remain orderly and the country’s financial system remains resilient amid global uncertainties through continuous market surveillance, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

West Asia Conflict: First Meeting Of Special Committee Held, Results To Be Presented This Friday

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan chaired the first meeting of the Special Committee on Energy Security and the Impact of West Asia Conflict today.

ZDATA To Launch Malaysia’s First GreenRE Platinum Data Centre In Johor With RM8 Bln Investment

JOHOR BAHRU, March 11 (Bernama) -- Chinese digital infrastructure and data centre company, ZDATA Group Co Ltd, is developing Malaysia’s first GreenRE Platinum-certified hyperscale data centre in Johor with an investment of about RM8 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improved Sentiment Over Potential Strategic Oil Reserve Release

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher on Wednesday, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst.