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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The overall credit quality of business borrowings improved in the second half (2H) of 2025 with no notable divergence in trends across segments and sectors as shares of impaired loans and loans with increased credit risk for overall businesses improved to 2.8 per cent and 10.7 per cent, respectively.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd’s net profit surged to RM3.73 billion for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM189.53 million in FY2025, driven by a one-off recognition of about RM4.1 billion in forgiveness of debt arising from its restructuring exercise.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, in line with most regional markets, as investors adjusted their risk exposure amid spiralling oil prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its second month.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 30 (Bernama) -- Johor should seize the opportunity to position itself as a stable investment destination amid global uncertainty following the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand are the only Asian markets monitored by MBSB Investment Bank Bhd to receive net foreign inflows last week, recording RM587.6 million and US$58.9 million respectively, while other regional markets experienced net selling of equities.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- BIMOffice Group Bhd made a strong debut on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia today, opening at 26.5 sen, up 11.5 sen from its reference price of 15 sen, with 40,000 shares traded.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade on Monday as it tracked regional market losses after a sharp Wall Street sell-off, as Brent crude oil surged above US$110 per barrel.
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.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week marginally higher, supported by strong gains in selected heavyweight stocks led by healthcare and construction sectors, in line with the generally positive performance across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd's net profit rose to RM133.49 million for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM90.26 million in the preceding year.
