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Three More Airlines To Boost Malaysia’s Global Connectivity, Expand Reach Into Asia And Africa

SEPANG, March 31 (Bernama) -- Three additional airlines are expected to enhance Malaysia’s global air connectivity and provide access to new growth markets in Asia and Africa.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Slightly Higher, Led By Healthcare, Utilities & Banks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s losses to finish higher on Tuesday, driven by buying interest in healthcare, utilities and banking counters.

Energy Security Remains Paramount Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions - Petronas 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Energy security will remain paramount as the global energy system comes under increasing strain from escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said today.

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.

Islamic Finance Gains Momentum In ASEAN, Reflecting Wider Appeal And Interest - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has gained momentum in ASEAN with emphasis on value-based principles, balanced risk-reward considerations and wider benefits for society and the environment as global interest in ethical and sustainable finance expanded, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Labuan IBFC Rises To 55th In Global Financial Centres Index

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) is well-positioned to complement Malaysia’s broader financial ecosystem and strengthen the nation’s global appeal, said Labuan Financial Services Authority director general Affendi Rashdi.

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).

Global Ammonia, Urea Trade Flow At Risk On Strait Of Hormuz Closure -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

Bursa Malaysia Settles Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher in tandem with regional peers amid persistent buying in heavyweight stocks, led by Maybank, CIMB and YTL Power, that continued to lift the barometer index.

Malaysia Invites Japanese Investors To Move Up Semiconductor Value Chain -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called on Japanese investors to deepen its integration into the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and move beyond assembly into higher-value segments such as integrated circuit design, advanced packaging, research and development,  green sectors and local talent.

BNM Processes 1.7 Bln Banknotes In 2025, 86 Pct Handled Via Automated Cash Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has processed 1.7 billion banknotes in 2025, compared with 2.5 billion in 2024, with 86 per cent handled through the automated cash centre (ACC) compared with 69 per cent in the previous year.