KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s firm economic prospects and sustained reform momentum are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit, while external factors will continue to drive exchange rate movements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) from 1.3 per cent in 4Q 2025, while core inflation moderated to 2.1 per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd posted a net loss of RM154.88 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, due to the net foreign exchange losses of RM232.2 million from the depreciation of local currencies including Thai baht, Indonesian rupiah and the Philippine peso against the US dollar during the quarter.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said reforms introduced following its privatisation exercise last year have strengthened operational efficiency, accelerated infrastructure planning and improved decision-making processes across Malaysia’s airport network.
PUTRAJAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s labour demand grew by 1.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), reaching 9.23 million jobs in the first quarter of this year, according to the Employment Statistics for Q1 2026 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) received recognition from the Airports Council International (ACI) at the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Awards ceremony, with Penang International Airport and Kuching International Airport attaining ACA Level 1 accreditation for their carbon management efforts.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Airport operators must exercise agility and flexibility, and collaborate to navigate the growing uncertainties, such as geopolitical tensions, operational disruptions, and changing passenger expectations, that the global aviation industry faces.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong and New Zealand ranked among the world’s 10 least complex jurisdictions for doing business, supported by stable regulatory environments and strong digital infrastructure, according to TMF Group’s latest Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI).
GEORGE TOWN, May 13 (Bernama) – The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has strengthened precautionary and health surveillance measures at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) following international reports of a cluster of Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its next meeting on July 9, following the central bank’s May 7 rate decision.
BUTTERWORTH, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) will launch a one-stop portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this month to facilitate access to information related to financing, training and various government support programmes.
