Malaysia Airlines Launches Shenzen, Changsa Routes Starting July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd is expanding its network with the launch of new routes to Shenzhen and Changsha, China, starting July 2026.

AM Best Affirms CMB Wing Lung Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (CMBWLI), with a stable outlook.

2026 CPO Price To Rise To RM4,350 Per Tonne Due To Tight Supply -- Hong Leong IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices for 2026 are expected to rise to RM4,350 per tonne, an increase of RM150 per metric tonne, reflecting tighter near-term supply conditions, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Rubber Production Incentive Activated In Sabah, Sarawak For March 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) has been activated for rubber smallholders in Sabah and Sarawak for March 2026, following lower average farmgate prices for cuplump rubber in both states, said the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Top Glove May Benefit From Lower Latex Prices Amid Geopolitical Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Glove manufacturers with higher exposure to natural latex (NL) gloves could benefit temporarily amid the West Asia conflict as customers seek cheaper substitutes for nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves.

Risk Of West Asia Escalation May Push Global Oil Prices Higher -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices could remain elevated if the West Asia conflict escalates further in the absence of a ceasefire, independent research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy said today.

Singapore Electricity, Gas Tariffs Set To Rise In 2Q 2026

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, March 31 (Bernama) -- The electricity and gas tariffs in Singapore for the second quarter (2Q) of 2026 are expected to increase following the rise in fuel prices amid regional tensions in West Asia, said the Energy Market Authority (EMA).

Malaysia's Banking System Capital Ratio Remains Strong At 18.1 Pct, RM139.3 Bln In Excess Capital Buffers -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion from RM138.9 billion previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Headline Inflation To Stay Moderate At 1.5 Pct- 2.5 Pct In 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate, averaging between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2026 despite greater global commodity price volatility amid the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM Reduces OPR To 2.75 Pct In July 2025 To Ensure Policy Support In Place Amid Challenging Global Environment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- While the domestic economy was on solid footing in 2025, global developments posed greater downside risks to Malaysia’s growth outlook, prompting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to make the pre-emptive decision to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July last year.

Malaysia’s Economic Fundamentals To Support  Market Sentiment Amid Global Uncertainties 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and ongoing domestic structural reforms are expected to provide support to domestic market sentiment amid the highly uncertain global environment.

BNM: Malaysia’s E-Payment Transactions Jump 25 Pct To 18.4 Bln In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- E-payment transactions grew by 25 per cent to 18.4 billion, compared to 14.7 billion in 2024, with each Malaysian making 538 e-payments in 2025 on average, a 25 per cent increase from 432 in 2024.