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Hawkish Fed bets, oil shock set to keep ringgit around 4.00 against US dollar next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade around the 4.00 level against the US dollar next week, as expectations of a prolonged West Asia conflict weigh on the currency. […]
PETRONAS denies involvement in reported Philippine fuel supply deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) has denied any involvement in a reported fuel supply deal involving a local government unit in the Philippines. Read full story Date: 29 March, 2026 […]
Bracing for building material price increase
Hit by soaring diesel prices, the property and construction industry is facing an imminent rise in building material prices as building material suppliers said they could no longer hold off […]
Why Johor is Malaysia’s 2026 investment apex
For decades, the narrative surrounding Johor’s property market was one of potential, a sleeping giant in the shadow of Singapore’s skyline. But as of March 2026, that narrative has shifted […]
Hoteliers ramping up for health tourism invasion
The Malaysian hospitality sector has entered 2026 not just with momentum but with a fundamental shift in its DNA. Read full story Date: 29 March, 2026 12:04 am Source: thestar.com.my
SC sees no necessity to set up Bursa Malaysia RegSub following strengthened COI framework
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has decided there is no necessity at present to proceed with the proposed legislation to establish a Bursa Malaysia Bhd subsidiary (Bursa Malaysia RegSub) to assume the regulatory […]
Balancing government aid and limits
In recent weeks, many business associations have called on the government for help in coping with rising costs driven by the Middle East conflict. Read full story Date: 28 March, […]
Thailand fires up energy sector
Thailand’s energy and power sectors are poised for gains in the coming months, driven by rising oil prices and resilient refinery operations despite global disruptions. Investors may find fresh opportunities […]
H&M: DESIRABILITY, DIVERSITY AND DECARBONISATION
He is a self-confessed “suit guy”. Dressed in a comfortable beige linen-blend two-piece, Saed El-Achkar laughs as he smooths the lapel of his blazer on a characteristically humid morning in […]
Deal seekers lured to new debt
Credit investors are scoring some of the highest new issue concessions in years. That’s because companies that seize the occasional window for bond offerings are competing to entice buyers who […]