ASEAN Must Mobilise Its Own Investible Funds, Create Global Corporate Champions – BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should mobilise its immense pool of regional funds to meet the bloc’s investment needs and in the process create corporate champions, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

Gold Futures End Lower On Firm US Dollar, Higher Real Yields

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday due to rising US real yields and a still-firm US dollar.

Consistent And Common Policies Strengthen ASEAN Markets, Attract Investments -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Consistent policies and common mechanisms across ASEAN can help create a more connected market, making the bloc more attractive to capital and providing a base of stability for the region’s future progress.

Economy Remains Resilient, BNM Assessing Potential Risk From Middle East War - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices Amid US-Iran Conflict

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid the United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

KLCI Futures End Broadly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended broadly higher on Thursday, in line with the stronger performance of the cash market.

BNM Keeps OPR Steady At 2.75 Pct As Supportive Policy Stance Continues -- Economists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent reflects a policy stance that remains supportive in the face of an increasingly uncertain external environment.

Bank Negara Malaysia Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

Oil Prices Stabilise, Malaysia Inflation Remains Modest-- Apex

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Brent crude prices are expected to stabilise after an initial geopolitical-driven spike, keeping Malaysia’s inflation modest at 1.6–1.9 per cent and the 2026 fiscal deficit on track at 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Apex Securities Bhd said.

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking positive overnight Wall Street performance as easing oil prices and upbeat economic data soothed concerns over the US-Iran geopolitical crisis.

MEF Urges Stronger Policy Alignment To Boost Women's Advancement In Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with the celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, 2026, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for stronger policy alignment to accelerate women’s advancement in Malaysia’s workforce.

Farm Fresh's Farm Director Dies In Philippines Helicopter Crash

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Farm Fresh Bhd announced that its farm director, Jacob Mathan, was the Malaysian killed in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines, yesterday.