Bursa Malaysia Rises On Optimism Of Easing West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by rising optimism that the West Asia conflict could ease soon, said an analyst. 

Credit Quality Of Business Loans Has Improved, Says BNM

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.

Malaysia's Banking System Capital Ratio Remains Strong At 18.1 Pct, RM139.3 Bln In Excess Capital Buffers -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion from RM138.9 billion previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Insurance, Takaful Profitability Declines To Rm4.6 Bln In 2h 2025 — BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Profitability of Malaysia’s insurance and takaful sector declined slightly to RM4.6 billion in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) from RM4.8 billion in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), despite improved equity investment performance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

SBC Medical Q4 2025 Revenue Falls, Net Income Surges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) reported an 11 per cent year-on-year decline in fourth-quarter (Q4) revenue to US$40 million for the three months ended Dec 31, 2025, following restructuring and changes to its franchise model. (US$1=RM4.01)

Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts. 

Malaysian Consumer Sector Seen Resilient On Stable Spending, Fiscal Support – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian consumer products sector shall continue to provide earnings resilience and visibility, underpinned by stable domestic consumption and ongoing fiscal support, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Inches Up At The Close As Heavyweight Stocks Provide Support

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.

​​​​​​​Malaysia’s Export Unit Value Index Marginally Down In February 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export unit value index in February 2026 eased by 0.01 per cent to 153.11 points from 153.12 points in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings Of Nan Shan General

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Nan Shan General Insurance Co Ltd (Nan Shan General), with a stable outlook.

RON95 Quota Adjustment Seen As Temporary Remedy Amid Spike In Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Hopes Of US-Iran Peace Deal

FRANKFURT, March 26 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- European stocks closed on a strong note on Wednesday, as the mood turned a bit bullish amid some hopes of a de-escalation in tensions in West Asia, dpa-AFX reported.