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Madani Govt Taking Pragmatic Approach On fuel Subsidies Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict 

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, is seen to be handling the current surge in oil prices wisely through various measures despite the West Asia conflict entering its fourth week with no signs of easing.

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Versus Greenback For Third Consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening higher against the US dollar for a third consecutive day on Thursday, as market sentiment continued to hinge on prospects of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Gold Futures Rebound On West Asia De‑Escalation Hopes

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose on Wednesday as the de-escalation narrative surrounding the West Asia conflict made the safe-haven metal more appealing after a recent forced selloff.

Ringgit Softens vs US Dollar As Markets Await Clearer Signs Of Iran War De‑Escalation

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Wednesday’s close on cautious sentiment as investors await clearer signs of de‑escalation in the Iran war.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, Tracks Regional Rally As Oil Prices Ease

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains across regional markets as a sharp pullback in oil prices helped boost overall market sentiment, analysts said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved following potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.

Markets In Dire Need Of Credible Signalling From Trump - Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global markets, including the stock and currency markets in Malaysia, urgently require clear and consistent signals from United States President Donald Trump to achieve a sustained de-escalation of the conflict in West Asia and restore stability, said economists.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As West Asia De-escalation Hopes Fade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end lower today as risk appetite waned as fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on sentiment.

US Stocks Rebound As Trump Claims "Productive" US-Iran Talks

NEW YORK, March 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US stocks saw solid growth on Monday as reports of potential diplomatic progress in the Middle East sparked a sharp pullback in oil prices and revived investor risk appetite, reported Xinhua.

OSV Operators Set To Gain As Oil Firms Shift Focus From West Asia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – The decision by oil companies to shift away from West Asia and support offshore crude oil exploration in Southeast Asia could potentially benefit offshore support vessel (OSV) operators.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback As West Asia Conflict Shows Signs Of De-Escalation

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.