US-Iran Conflict And Energy Lockdowns: What's Next For Asia?

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The latest disruption to global trade due to the United States-Iran conflict is hardly surprising.

Air Cargo Connects Businesses To Global Markets, Keep Supply Chains Moving - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a statement today.

Dewan Negara Approves Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026 for the first additional operating expenditure for 2025 amounting to RM8.4 billion.

ASEAN Must Mobilise Its Own Investible Funds, Create Global Corporate Champions – BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should mobilise its immense pool of regional funds to meet the bloc’s investment needs and in the process create corporate champions, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

Bank Negara Malaysia Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

APAC Commodity Issuers Likely To See Divergent Effects With Prolonged Iran Conflict - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific commodity issuers are likely to see divergent credit effects if the Iran conflict prolongs Gulf energy supply and shipping disruption, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings said today.

Gov’t Monitoring Middle East Conflict; Minimum Impact To Malaysia’s Total Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring the current conflict in the Middle East but has assured that there will be minimal impact on Malaysia’s total trade, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzen.

Malaysia’s Neutral, Non-aligned Approach Supports Strong 2025 Trade Performance -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s neutral and non-aligned approach is reflected in its strong trade performance, which reached a milestone, exceeding RM3 trillion to RM3.06 trillion in 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

Malaysia’s Exports To CPTPP Member Countries Reach RM486.80 Bln In 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports to member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) rose by 4.7 per cent to RM486.80 billion in 2025, compared with RM464.80 billion in 2024

RAM Ratings Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4–5 Pct Amid Resilient Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent for 2026, reflecting expectations of continued strength in the domestic economy.

Rubber Market Expected Trend Up Next Week On Supply Constraints

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trend up next week with demand possibly outstripping supply amid the wintering season of rubber trees, industry expert Denis Low said.

CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct At March 5 MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on March 5, amid renewed uncertainty over the United States tariff rates.