Ringgit Opens Higher On Pragmatic Fuel Subsidy Approach

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day as the Malaysian government adopts a pragmatic approach to fuel subsidies by balancing between fiscal discipline and cost-of-living concerns amid West Asia tensions.

Healthcare Sector Outlook Remains Positive Despite Staff Shortages - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is maintaining its “positive” stance on the Malaysian healthcare sector despite medical staff shortages.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback As West Asia Conflict Shows Signs Of De-Escalation

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.

Attack On Qatar's LNG Facility Raises Risk Of Wider Supply Disruptions In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Asia-Pacific economies now face rising risks of physical shortages, not only of energy, following the latest Iranian attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facilities, including oil and gas but also of fertilisers and, by extension, potentially food later in the year.

LRT Mutiara Line: Cross-Sea Link Takes Only Eight Minutes, 90 Per Cent Public Support

By R.Ratcharathan

GEORGE TOWN, March 13 (Bernama) -- Set to reshape the future of public transport in Penang, Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line aims to link the island’s busy corridors through a fast and efficient light rail network.

Ship, Cargo War Insurance Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The global maritime industry is closely monitoring rising tensions in the Middle East, with hull insurance and cargo war risk coverage skyrocketing in response to the current situation.

TNB Appoints Shamsul As CEO Effective March 1, 2026 For One-year Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Datuk Shamsul Ahmad as its chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, replacing Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan.

115 Companies To Be Recognised As Smart Factories By End-2026 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A total of 115 companies will be recognised as smart factories by the end of this year through the Smart Tech Up programme, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Dewan Rakyat Passes Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill 2026 for RM7.94 billion in additional service expenditure from the Consolidated Fund.

Powering Nation’s Progress: TNB’s FY2025 Growth Returns Value To Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Malaysia’s economic stability and providing long-term energy security, ensuring reliable power supply to homes, businesses and industries nationwide.

Hangzhou Renames Metro Stations To Boost Yuhang Smart Manufacturing Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Hangzhou Municipal Government has recently approved the official names for five stations along Metro Line 10 and the Hangzhou-Deqing Intercity Railway (Yuhang Section), including two stations within the core area of the Yuhang Economic Development Zone.

MITI'S R&D&C&I Expenditure At RM335 Mln, Grant's Remaining RM55.64 Mln For Project Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has spent a total of RM335 million or 89.6 per cent of the RM374 million allocated for research and development & commercialisation and innovation (R&D&C&I) programmes as of June 30, 2025.