5h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.
5h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) – Strengthening economic fundamentals and policy buffers amid uncertainties to global trade are crucial tools to ensure continuous growth and, in the process, guarantee the well-being of the rakyat, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
20h ago
JOHOR BAHRU, March 30 (Bernama) -- Paragon Globe Bhd (PGB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Shanghai-listed GSP Automotive Group, via its subsidiary GSP Automotive Malaysia Sdn Bhd, to develop an automotive industrial hub in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
1d ago
By Hasnah Jusid
JOHOR BAHRU, March 30 (Bernama) — SME Corp Malaysia will intensify efforts to ensure that local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), in line with the agenda of strengthening the segment's resilience and contribution to the national economy.
1d ago
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.
1d ago
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.
2d ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia Sabah Section (CILTM Sabah) has expressed its support for the federal government’s approach to addressing the diesel price differential between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, emphasising that the pricing structure reflects underlying structural and logistical realities rather than preferential treatment.
3d ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to local and foreign investors for the leasing and development of eight of its assets, including the site of the recently demolished Hotel Labuan.
3d ago
By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen
JOHOR BAHRU, March 28 (Bernama) -- The B40 Community Agro Programme for MD2 Pineapple Farming, implemented by Aqina Fruits Sdn Bhd (AFSB) in collaboration with Agrobank, drives and supports the Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger, by empowering the low-income group in the agricultural sector.
3d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade around the 4.00 level against the US dollar next week, as expectations of a prolonged West Asia conflict weigh on the currency.
3d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is anticipated to consolidate next week, reflecting the cautious sentiment in the underlying cash market.