Johor bahru: The Ministry of Economy is finalising the master plan and investment blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to be launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasi…
Gulf region: The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the United States-Iran military escalation is pushing Gulf countries’ oil inventories toward maximum capacity, posing serious operational challenges for refiners across the region.
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Kuala lumpur: The government will prioritize 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 econom…
Kuala lumpur: The Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara sessions for the First Meeting of 2026 concluded today, focusing on enhancing the country’s economic resilience, fiscal management, and assessing the impact of the West Asia conflicts on national and glo…
Kuala lumpur: Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, tracking the downbeat performance of regional peers amid dented sentiment from a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude hovering above US$100 per barrel at noon (US$1=RM3.91). At 12.30 pm, th…
Kuala lumpur: MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates that Malaysia’s retail sales expansion will remain resilient at 6.0 per cent for the year 2026 as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2025. In a note today, the investment bank
