Cyber Risk Remains A Top Concern For Financial Institutions In 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Cyber risk remains the foremost concern for financial institutions amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and the operational, financial and reputational implications in 2026, according to the Bank Negara Malaysia.

 Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4-5 Pct In 2026 Backed By Domestic Resilience

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.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Strong Regional Futures, China Economic Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, extending its gains amid rising Japanese rubber futures and supported by firm physical prices of the commodity in Thailand.

Brace For Prolonged Oil Market Pressure Despite Easing West Asia Conflict, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysians are advised to prepare for a prolonged period of pressure in the oil market even if the conflict in West Asia eases in the near term.

Astro's Shares Flat In Early Trade After Lower FY2026 Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s (Astro) share price remained unchanged in early trade after reporting lower earnings for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026).

Oil Prices To Hit US$66 Per Barrel In 2Q 2026 Before Year-end Recovery -- BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Oil prices are expected to fall to US$66 per barrel in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), following a stronger performance of US$78 per barrel in the first quarter (1Q 2026), before gradually recovering towards year-end, according to BMI.

Social Media Sparks Rapid Growth In Malaysia’s “Durian Tourism”

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia has seen a growing “durian tourism” trend, with international visitors, particularly those from China, increasingly building short breaks and day trips around peak durian seasons and well-known producing areas, which appeal is both culinary and experiential.

Ringgit Closes Higher As Tension In Strait Of Hormuz Eases

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing higher against the US dollar as news of some ships being allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz eased demand for safe haven assets and lifted regional currencies.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Bargain Hunting, In Sync With Positive Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded after two days of losses to close higher on Tuesday, driven by bargain-hunting activities and in line with the upbeat regional market performance. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday Amid Upbeat Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday in line with the upbeat regional market performance, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweights led by the financial services as well as industrial products and services sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Uplifts Pharmaniaga From PN17 Status Effective Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia said Pharmaniaga Bhd will be uplifted from its PN17 status effective 9 am tomorrow.

AM Best Downgrades Petronas Captive Insurer ENERGAS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Malaysia’s Energas Insurance (L) Limited (ENERGAS).