From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
HANOI, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has added a feather in its cap by emerging as the most globally connected country among middle-income economies, ranking 16th out of 180 countries in the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices retreated from their highest level since 2022 to below US$100 per barrel on Tuesday after the Group of Seven (G7) signalled its readiness to release emergency reserves, easing some of the market anxiety triggered by the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.
HONG KONG, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.35 per cent to close at 25,408.46 points, reported Xinhua.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, coupled with a rally in crude oil prices, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to manage potential economic fallout from escalating conflict in the Middle East, backed by its status as a net energy exporter and strong economic fundamentals, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic performance last year, which recorded 5.2 per cent growth, is expected to cushion the country against global economic uncertainties and bolster its performance in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with intermittent volatility next week as investors reassess the implications of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, said analysts.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2026, supported by manageable inflation and resilient domestic economic conditions, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week higher against most major currencies but edged slightly lower versus the US dollar as the greenback regained its strength on rising safe-haven demand amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa Group is hoping to resume flights gradually to parts of the Middle East from this weekend onwards.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, mirroring the uncertainty in global equity markets amid the ongoing Mideast conflict.
