Diesel Price Gap Reflects Structural Realities, Supports National Policy Framework - CILTM Sabah

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.

Special Act On BNPL Can Protect Consumers Especially Youths From Debt Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The enactment of a special act relating to the 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) scheme is important to protect consumers, especially the younger generation, from high debt burdens.

Solar Energy A Major Alternative For Power Generation Amid West Asia Conflict - Citizens International

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Solar energy has become an important electricity generation alternative to replace oil, gas, and coal which are in short supply due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to non-governmental organisation (NGO) Citizens International.

FMM Seeks Govt Support Amidst West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama)-- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is seeking the government's intervention to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on Malaysia's manufacturing sector.

Malaysia’s February Trade Totals RM245.2 Bln With Exports Rising 10.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s February 2026 trade totalled RM245.2 billion with exports and imports of RM131 billion and RM114.2 billion, respectively.

​​​​​​​Malaysia’s Export Unit Value Index Marginally Down In February 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export unit value index in February 2026 eased by 0.01 per cent to 153.11 points from 153.12 points in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Move To Adjust BUDI95 Quota Temporarily A Reasonable Step To Reduce Subsidy Payout, Govt Spending

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysians should accept the government’s temporary adjustment of the monthly subsidised BUDI95 quota to 200 litres from 300 litres per month effective April, as a reasonable step to reduce fuel subsidy spending and one that is necessary due to escalating crude oil prices.

Madani Govt Taking Pragmatic Approach On fuel Subsidies Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict 

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, is seen to be handling the current surge in oil prices wisely through various measures despite the West Asia conflict entering its fourth week with no signs of easing.

Equalbase-Sunway Industrial Development To Drive JS-SEZ Logistics Corridor

JOHOR BAHRU, March 26, 2026 -- 103° Free Commercial Zone (FCZ), a 55-hectare integrated industrial property developed via a collaboration between Equalbase and Sunway Group, has officially commenced operations in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

Golden Destinations Eyes RM90 Mln From Ace Market IPO, To Allocate RM50 Mln For New HQ

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Full-service outbound travel experience curator, Golden Destinations Group Bhd, aims to raise RM90 million from its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 16, 2026.

Malaysia Cushions Domestic Economy From Energy Shocks With Targeted Subsidies -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's policy discipline and targeted subsidy framework have successfully cushioned the domestic economy from external energy shocks triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Fertiliser Supply Risks Threaten Southeast Asia Grain Output, Malaysia Seen As Resilient - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The risk of reduced application rates for 2026/2027 grain crops across Southeast Asia is increasing, particularly as key application windows approach, posing downside risks to production, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.