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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 31 (Bernama) – Strengthening economic fundamentals and policy buffers amid uncertainties to global trade are crucial tools to ensure continuous growth and, in the process, guarantee the well-being of the rakyat, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 30 (Bernama) -- Johor should seize the opportunity to position itself as a stable investment destination amid global uncertainty following the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said AirAsia fares may see a modest increase while remaining affordable, following the conflict in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian consumer products sector shall continue to provide earnings resilience and visibility, underpinned by stable domestic consumption and ongoing fiscal support, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
JOHOR BAHRU, March 29 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on balancing public welfare, inflationary pressures, and the sustainability of the country’s economic growth following the conflict in West Asia, with the 2026 economic growth target remaining at 4 to 4.5 per cent for now.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia Sabah Section (CILTM Sabah) has expressed its support for the federal government’s approach to addressing the diesel price differential between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, emphasising that the pricing structure reflects underlying structural and logistical realities rather than preferential treatment.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, along with other regional currencies, closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as investors, both globally and regionally, shifted back to safe-haven investments due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) emphasises that all segments of society must play a proactive and responsible role in conserving fuel and ensuring sustainable energy usage amid ongoing uncertainties in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, outpacing regional peers as market sentiment improved following the government’s adjusted fuel subsidy measures, supporting fiscal stability and household affordability amid ongoing West Asia uncertainties.
PUTRAJAYA, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) and BUDI Diesel programmes, following the rise in global crude oil prices.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.
