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Stocks set for tough week, oil eyes big gains as Middle East war rages
SINGAPORE: Asia stocks fell on Friday and were headed for their sharpest weekly drop in six years while oil prices were poised for their biggest jump in three in a […]
Bursa Malaysia stays range-bound as Middle East de-escalation hopes fade
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s main stock index looked to remain range-bound even as anxieties grew over another spike in crude oil prices, and diminished hopes of a quick end to the […]
Ringgit opens nearly flat against US$ amid cautious FX sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit was nearly flat against the US dollar at Friday’s open as foreign exchange sentiment stayed cautious amid no signs of the Middle East crisis easing over […]
Malaysia Airlines adds flight to London, Paris amid travel disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines is introducing additional flights for the Kuala Lumpur-London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) routes from March 6 to 8, 2026, […]
Oil settles up on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens
Oil prices settled up around 5% on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran disrupted supplies and shipping, driving some major producers in the Middle East […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 6 March, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Growth spurs TNB spending
Contingent capital expenditure (capex) at utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is expected to rise amid structural demand growth and on more favourable tax treatment. Read full story Date: 6 […]
NexG suspends executive chairman amid review
NexG Bhd has temporarily suspended executive chairman and chief executive officer Datuk Abu Hanifah Noordin with immediate effect. Read full story Date: 6 March, 2026 4:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Magma acquires Luma Hotel in Sabah
Magma Group Bhd is proposing to acquire the entire business and operations of the Luma Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, together with four contiguous buildings where the hotel is currently […]
BAT appoints I-Lee Hsu as its MD
British American Tobacco (M) Bhd (BAT) has appointed I-Lee Hsu as its managing director or MD with effect from Aug 1, 2026. Read full story Date: 6 March, 2026 4:00 […]