Ringgit Rises As Oil Price Falls After Trump Signals Quick End To Iran War

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday's close following a sharp drop in crude oil prices amid comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the war in Iran could end soon.

Jet Fuel Surge Hits Asia's Airlines, Carriers Raise Surcharges

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Airlines in Asia are reviewing fares and operational plans as rising jet fuel prices linked to escalating conflict in West Asia begin to ripple across the aviation industry, with some carriers already introducing fuel surcharge adjustments.

Dewan Negara Approves Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026 for the first additional operating expenditure for 2025 amounting to RM8.4 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Reclaim 1,700 Level At Close

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.

Crude Oil Retreats From US$100 Per Barrel As G7 Signals Readiness To Release Emergency Reserves

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices retreated from their highest level since 2022 to below US$100 per barrel on Tuesday after the Group of Seven (G7) signalled its readiness to release emergency reserves, easing some of the market anxiety triggered by the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. 

Short Selling Of Three O&G Companies' Shares Suspended Today

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The short selling under intraday short-selling (IDSS) for three oil and gas-related (O&G) companies on Bursa Malaysia has been suspended for the rest of the day today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Wall Street Rebound Lifts Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s rebound after US President Donald Trump signalled that the conflict with Iran could end soon.

Higher Oil Prices Pose Fiscal, Inflation Risks For Asia -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Following the surge in global oil prices on March 9, Asian governments face heightened fiscal and inflationary risks from rising global oil prices as the region remains structurally dependent on energy imports, said OCBC.

CPO Futures Rally Above RM4,500 Per Tonne, Highest Since October Last Year

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, rallying above RM4,500, the highest level since last October.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Broadly Lower Amid Regional Sell-Off, CI Down 2.56 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed broadly lower today in line with widespread selling across regional markets as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment and reignited concerns over global inflation. 

Ringgit Eases On Oil Surge, Iran War

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as heightened geopolitical risks strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged sharply, with the local currency continuing to be affected by the ongoing war in Iran.

Asian Stock Markets Close Lower

HONG KONG, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.35 per cent to close at 25,408.46 points, reported Xinhua.