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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to the 4.00 level against the US dollar at noon, as risk-off mode dominated market sentiment due to growing scepticism over a ceasefire in Iran after United States (US) President Donald Trump indicated that he would not commit to a deal with Tehran.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session on a positive note, buoyed by buying interest, particularly in the consumer products, plantation, and utilities counters.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, outpacing regional peers as market sentiment improved following the government’s adjusted fuel subsidy measures, supporting fiscal stability and household affordability amid ongoing West Asia uncertainties.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day as the Malaysian government adopts a pragmatic approach to fuel subsidies by balancing between fiscal discipline and cost-of-living concerns amid West Asia tensions.
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.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking higher crude oil prices amid the escalation of conflict in West Asia, a trader said.
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.
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.
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.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar and other currencies at Thursday’s close as uncertainties over the conflict in West Asia triggered a risk-off mode in financial markets.
