Over 31,000 Bankruptcy Cases Recorded Since 2021, 46 Pct Due To Personal Loans

JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a total of 31,517 bankruptcy cases from 2021 to March 2026, with nearly half of them stemming from personal loans.

Escalating West Asia Conflict Wake-up Call To Strengthen Malaysia’s Energy Sovereignty -- Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Rising petroleum import prices and disruptions to global logistics caused by the Middle East conflict, which threaten inflation rates and the country’s long-term fiscal stability, serve as a warning for Malaysia to strengthen energy sovereignty by diversifying local energy sources.

Anwar: 2025 Economic Performance Proves Government Policies Are Effective

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s positive economic performance reflects that the government’s policies are on the right track.

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.

Madani Govt Taking Pragmatic Approach On fuel Subsidies Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict 

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, is seen to be handling the current surge in oil prices wisely through various measures despite the West Asia conflict entering its fourth week with no signs of easing.

Malaysia’s Inflation Modestly Up 1.4 Pct In Feb 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose modestly to 1.4 per cent in February 2026, with the consumer price index (CPI) climbing to 136.0 from 134.1 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by mild dollar weakness, though persistent geopolitical uncertainties and elevated oil prices capped gains.

West Asia Conflict: NEAC To Study Impact On Aviation, Oil Supply

JOHOR BAHRU, March 15 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the impact of the prolonged conflict in West Asia on the transportation sector, particularly aviation, and mitigation measures to safeguard oil and gas (O&G) supply.

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.

Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

Subsidy Restructuring Implemented In A Controlled And Targeted Manner - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The restructuring of subsidies has been implemented in a controlled and targeted manner so as not to burden the majority of the population, particularly low- and middle-income groups.