14h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- E-payment transactions grew by 25 per cent to 18.4 billion, compared to 14.7 billion in 2024, with each Malaysian making 538 e-payments in 2025 on average, a 25 per cent increase from 432 in 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Household borrowings remained sound at end-2025, supported by strong debt-servicing capacity and a healthy labour market, with the loan impairment ratio stable at 1.0 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
14h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, but gains were short-lived, tracking the mixed overnight performance on Wall Street as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of fresh leads.
15h ago
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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) – Strengthening economic fundamentals and policy buffers amid uncertainties to global trade are crucial tools to ensure continuous growth and, in the process, guarantee the well-being of the rakyat, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
15h ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, with a modest rebound although gains remain limited, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd (IOI) marked the 15th edition of IOI Earth Month Campaign this March, continuing to foster a culture of sustainability across its workforce, with the theme “Upcycle 4 Better Future”.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to closely monitor the nation’s fuel supply to help safeguard nationwide stability, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Monday, as investors took the opportunity to buy gold following the precious metal’s significant decline this month amid escalating war tensions.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by renewed bullish sentiment on Indonesia’s preparation to roll out its B50 biodiesel programme soon, a trader said.
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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.