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Malaysia Airlines extends suspension of Doha services until March 20
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has extended the temporary suspension of its Doha services until March 20, 2026, following continued developments in the region’s security environment. Read full story Date: 12 […]
Bursa Malaysia recoups losses to end slightly higher amid risk-off mood
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close slightly higher on Thursday as investors stayed cautious amid volatile oil prices and a broader risk-off sentiment. Read full story Date: […]
SC issues arrest warrant for former SCIB chairman Abdul Karim Abdullah
PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has charged former Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) group managing director and chief executive officer Rosland Othman at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court […]
Govt maintains 2026 economic growth projection at 4%-4.5%
PUTRAJAYA: The government has maintained Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 at 4.0 to 4.5 per cent, despite facing global geopolitical challenges and external economic uncertainties. Read full story Date: […]
Hong Kong authorities raid two brokers and a hedge fund in crackdown on insider trading
HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday they had launched an insider trading probe into two brokerages and a hedge fund, arresting eight people in its biggest crackdown on […]
Airlines feel ‘powerless’ amid West Asia conflict, but AirAsia remains resilient, says Fernandes
KUALA LUMPUR: Airlines feel “pretty powerless” at present amid escalating geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel prices, with little visibility on how the unfolding West Asia conflict will affect the aviation industry, said Tan […]
Dollar near 2026 highs as volatile oil fans inflation spike fears
SINGAPORE/LONDON: The dollar gained for a third consecutive session on Thursday, staying close to its strongest levels this year as surging crude prices stoked inflation worries, which could potentially force […]
Oil surges; Brent back at US$100 as Iran steps up attacks on Gulf shipping
BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Thursday as Iran stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, raising fears of a prolonged conflict and oil-flow disruptions through […]
Malaysia’s wholesale, retail trade sales rise 7.3 pct to RM159.8bil in January
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM159.8 billion in January 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Read full […]
Australia to temporarily ease fuel standards to boost supply
PERTH: Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Thursday the country would temporarily relax fuel quality standards for the next 60 days as the Iran war chokes oil supplies sending […]