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Brent crude may spike by US$15-20bbl amid US-Iran conflicts, says Public IB
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States-Iran conflict could result in Brent crude prices posting a “knee-jerk” move of US$15-US$20 per barrel (bbl) (US$1=RM3.89) from the latest close, potentially lifting it towards […]
Malaysia must brace for more expensive imports following Middle East conflict – Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must be prepared to face impacts such as more expensive imports following the conflict in the Middle East, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk […]
PTT Synergy announces new group CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: PTT Synergy Group Bhd has appointed Dan Then Ikh Choo as its new group CEO from March 2, 2026. Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 1:00 pm […]
KJTS unit bags RM13.5mil job for Cengild Specialist Hospital
KUALA LUMPUR: KJTS Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary KJ Technical Services Sdn Bhd has secured a RM13.5mil contract from BPL Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd for air conditioning and mechanical ventilation services […]
Bonds rally in rush from risk over Middle East war
SINGAPORE: Investor fears of a drawn-out Middle East conflict triggered a rush into U.S. Treasuries on Monday, in a broad risk-off move that pushed yields to multi-month lows. Read full […]
SC welcomes two new board members
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission appointed Kamal Azira Hassan and Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid as its board members for a two-year term, starting Feb 15, 2026. Read full story Date: […]
Malaysian insurance sector poised for major reforms under reset initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian insurance industry is poised to enter a new phase of major reforms under government-led RESET initiatives, including the introduction of the medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) […]
Asian airline shares fall as US-Iran conflict disrupts travel, raises oil prices
SYDNEY: Shares in Australia’s Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines were down more than 5% on Monday after the U.S. and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran over the […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that mades in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 10:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Bursa investors flee stocks on Middle East conflict, oil-related shares jump
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia pulled back as traders reacted to the conflict in the Middle East, which is expected to dirupt crude supply and sap risk appetite for equities. Read […]