FMM Seeks Govt Support Amidst West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama)-- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is seeking the government's intervention to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on Malaysia's manufacturing sector.

Malaysia’s February Trade Totals RM245.2 Bln With Exports Rising 10.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s February 2026 trade totalled RM245.2 billion with exports and imports of RM131 billion and RM114.2 billion, respectively.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Govt Fuel Subsidy Measures Boost Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, outpacing regional peers as market sentiment improved following the government’s adjusted fuel subsidy measures, supporting fiscal stability and household affordability amid ongoing West Asia uncertainties.

Move To Adjust BUDI95 Quota Temporarily A Reasonable Step To Reduce Subsidy Payout, Govt Spending

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysians should accept the government’s temporary adjustment of the monthly subsidised BUDI95 quota to 200 litres from 300 litres per month effective April, as a reasonable step to reduce fuel subsidy spending and one that is necessary due to escalating crude oil prices.

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.

ASEAN Tourism Demand Remains Strong Amid Geopolitical Tensions - Chiew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Tourism demand in ASEAN countries remains strong amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man.

Malaysia Cushions Domestic Economy From Energy Shocks With Targeted Subsidies -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's policy discipline and targeted subsidy framework have successfully cushioned the domestic economy from external energy shocks triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Digital Realty Powers Samsung Electronics IT Operations In Seoul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, announced it is providing enterprise-grade colocation infrastructure support to Samsung Electronics in Seoul.

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. 

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).

Study Shows 30 Pct Of Malaysian Public-Listed Companies Face High Likelihood Of Being Hacked

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- About 30 per cent of Malaysian public-listed companies assessed in LGMS Bhd’s latest study have shown a “cyber risk posture associated with a high likelihood of being hacked if specifically targeted.”

Rising Demand For Kombucha Reflects Shifting Trends In Beverage Choices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Back when I was in secondary school around 2013, kombucha wasn’t yet a familiar beverage, unlike the coffee craze then.