Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts. 

Subsidies Under RON95, BUDI Diesel Hit RM4 Bln Monthly - MOF

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.

LTAT To Gradually Tap Foreign Markets To Enhance Portfolio Returns 

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to gradually expand its investment footprint overseas as part of efforts to enhance portfolio returns, with a small deployment expected as early as this year.

Malaysia’s Unsubsidised Fuel Price Increase Reflects Global Oil Trends -- Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Recent increases in unsubsidised fuel prices in Malaysia reflect rising global oil prices, according to an analyst.

First Meeting Of Fifth Session Of 15th Parliament Ends, West Asia Among Top Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara sessions for the First Meeting of 2026, which ended today, saw the focus given to boosting the country’s economic resilience, fiscal management, and the government’s efforts to monitor the impact of the West Asia conflicts on the national and global economy.

Govt Focuses On Economic Stability, Managing Rakyat’s Cost Of Living -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global economic uncertainties.

GLICs Hold Combined 45 Pct Equity Interest In IJM Corp As At Jan 30 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) held about 45 per cent of the shares in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp) as at Jan 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Govt Maintains Targeted Fuel Subsidies, RON95 Remains At RM1.99 Per Litre - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) --  The MADANI Government is maintaining the price of RON95 fuel under the BUDI95 initiative at RM1.99 per litre, even though the pump prices of RON95 petrol and diesel have increased following the rise in global oil prices.

FMM Calls For Export Crisis Task Force Amid Strait Of Hormuz Disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A coordinated government–industry response is needed to address the growing impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz on Malaysia’s manufacturing exports and maritime trade, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

PM Anwar To Launch Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026–2030 today.

Amir Hamzah Meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister For Bilateral Talks In Bangkok

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) - Malaysia’s Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dr Ekniti Nitithanprapas have met in Bangkok to discuss current economic developments and strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand.

Sabah Development Expenditure Reaches RM5.9 Bln In 2025 – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Development Expenditure (DE) performance for 2025 in the state of Sabah reached RM5.9 billion, or 89 per cent of the original allocation, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).