Brent Crude Price Slips More Than 4 Pct Over US-Iran Tension

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices slipped more than 4.0 per cent on Thursday after Iran, among OPEC’s largest oil producers, warned that the country will retaliate against foreign threats.

Sarawak To Introduce Carbon Levy On Oil, Gas And Energy Sectors - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will be introducing a carbon levy on facilities in the oil, gas and energy sectors this year, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Fertiliser Investment Key To Manage Climate Impacts On Palm Oil -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Fertiliser investment is crucial to ensuring Malaysia’s palm oil sector is protected from lower yields due to climate headwinds.

Excess Tax Payment Refunds For 2023, 2024 Will Be Completed This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will fully settle excess tax refunds for the 2023 and 2024 assessment years this year.

Broader Trade Pacts, Fiscal Reforms Key To Ringgit Stability - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to remain open to a broader range of international trade agreements beyond its traditional markets, particularly the United States and China, to support the stability and further strengthening of the ringgit.

Malaysia's Inflation To Edge Up To 1.8 Pct In 2026 -- RHB

UALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation is projected to edge higher to 1.8 per cent in 2026, near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Ringgit Asia’s Best-performing Currency This Year, On Track To Strengthen Further In 2026 – Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.

Senate Passes Tax Collection Measures Bill 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Senate today passed the Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Bill 2025 to strengthen the country’s taxation system. 

South Korea Eases Discount Rate Rules For Non-Life Insurers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The recent easing of discount rate regulations by South Korea’s financial authorities will alleviate pressure on the solvency position of the country’s non-life insurers, according to a new AM Best commentary.

Toshiba Launches 40V eFuse ICs For Power Line Circuit Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its electronic fuse (eFuse ICs) lineup with the new 40V TCKE6 series, adding five products designed to enhance power line circuit protection.

Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.

CCOB Expects Consumer Credit Bill To Take Effect In 1Q 2026

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, which provides broader consumer protection by regulating excessive fees and through the practice of ethical debt collection, is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2026, the Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) said.