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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices could remain elevated if the West Asia conflict escalates further in the absence of a ceasefire, independent research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has gained momentum in ASEAN with emphasis on value-based principles, balanced risk-reward considerations and wider benefits for society and the environment as global interest in ethical and sustainable finance expanded, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The overall credit quality of business borrowings improved in the second half (2H) of 2025 with no notable divergence in trends across segments and sectors as shares of impaired loans and loans with increased credit risk for overall businesses improved to 2.8 per cent and 10.7 per cent, respectively.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate, averaging between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2026 despite greater global commodity price volatility amid the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- While the domestic economy was on solid footing in 2025, global developments posed greater downside risks to Malaysia’s growth outlook, prompting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to make the pre-emptive decision to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and ongoing domestic structural reforms are expected to provide support to domestic market sentiment amid the highly uncertain global environment.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has processed 1.7 billion banknotes in 2025, compared with 2.5 billion in 2024, with 86 per cent handled through the automated cash centre (ACC) compared with 69 per cent in the previous year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by gains in crude oil prices and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.
