Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

ICHAM Launches Open-Ended VCC Fund Focuses On Autocall Structured Products

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ICHAM Pte Ltd (ICHAM), a regional multi-family office and asset manager, has launched a new open-ended Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund focused on autocall structured products, available exclusively to accredited and institutional investors.

US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Malaysia’s Macroeconomic Stability Key To Navigating Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to sustain macroeconomic stability is crucial in navigating global economic challenges amid ongoing West Asia tensions, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

Malaysia Can Withstand Global Uncertainties Amid Strong Economic Fundamentals -- Economist

BANGI, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals have enabled the country to face and weather global uncertainties, including protracted conflicts in West Asia, said Ambank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Ringgit Advances To End Higher Vs US Dollar On West Asia Ceasefire Hopes

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today as optimism over a potential West Asia ceasefire improved risk appetite.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, West Asia Tensions Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, as sentiment was pressured by escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Bank Rakyat Strengthens Cybersecurity After RM1 Mln Amp

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) continues to enhance its technology infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes to strengthen system resilience and safeguard customer information.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Renewed Optimism On De-escalation Of US-Iran War

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended earlier gains to end higher against the US dollar on Wednesday driven by renewed optimism among market traders following signs of possible de-escalation in the United States-Iran war.

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat RM1 Mln For Cybersecurity, Customer Information Protection Breaches

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) of RM1 million on Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) for cybersecurity and customer information protection breaches on Jan 20, 2026.

Malaysia's Current Account Surplus To Grow 1.5-2.5 Pct Of GDP In 2026 - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has projected Malaysia’s current account surplus to widen to 1.5-2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, according to CIMB Treasury and Market Research.