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Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in March for the first time in two months, but this positive development was overshadowed by severe inflationary pressures and weakening business confidence directly linked to the war in
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Ringgit opens higher as hopes of US exit from Iran lifts sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks. At 8am, the local currency climbed to 4.0200/0400
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BNM: Malaysia’s economic fundamentals seen supporting market sentiment amid global uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and ongoing domestic structural reforms are expected to provide support to domestic market sentiment amid the highly uncertain global environment. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in its Financial Stability Review for the
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Malaysia’s banking system remains resilient under stress scenarios, says BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Malaysia’s banking system is expected to remain resilient even under severe macroeconomic stress scenarios, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). In its Financial Stability Review for the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), released today, the
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Malaysia invites Japanese investors to climb semiconductor value chain, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Malaysia has called on Japanese investors to deepen its integration into the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and move beyond assembly into higher-value segments such as integrated circuit design, advanced packaging, research and development, green sectors and
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Malaysia’s banks keep strong capital position with 18.1pc ratio, RM139.3b excess buffers, says BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Malaysia’s banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion
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Ringgit edges higher at open on modest rebound against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, with a modest rebound although gains remain limited, said an analyst. At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.0265/0400 against the greenback from yesterday’s
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BNM projects 2026 inflation at 1.5–2.5pc despite global price volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate, averaging between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2026 despite greater global commodity price volatility amid the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). In
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Middle East conflict: Oil climbs, Iran pushes Hormuz tolls, Panama Canal sees surge, Dubai announces relief package
PARIS, March 31 — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: Oil prices rise Oil prices rose yesterday as the Middle East crisis escalated with the entry of Yemen’s Houthi rebels into the Iran war and
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Australia to halve fuel tax, back spot cargoes in RM7.03b relief move as Iran war drives up prices
PERTH, March 30 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today the government would halve the excise on fuel and diesel and remove the heavy road user charge for three months to help households cope with a surge in costs
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