PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) near-term outlook remains supported by sustained travel demand, despite new fuel surcharges introduced to manage the jet fuel price surge triggered by the West Asia regional conflict, which has led to higher airfares.
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).
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not need stimulus amid the West Asia crisis, said the World Bank’s lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding domestic energy supply while continuing to serve as a trusted strategic partner in supporting international energy supply stability, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to close at 3.97 against the US dollar today, as optimism returned following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of US$1.335 billion in short-term sukuk across five tenors: two weeks, one month, three months, six months and nine months.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed almost flat against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, April 7 (Bernama) -- Singapore expects its economic growth to be affected in the coming quarters amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, with higher overall inflation projected in 2026, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical conflict in West Asia.
