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RM30bil Intel investment set to drive new phase in Malaysia’s chip industry – Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: A RM30 billion investment by Intel Corporation in an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in Malaysia is seen as a key driver for the next phase of the country’s […]
Malaysia’s inflation up 1.4% in Feb 2026 – DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s inflation rose modestly to 1.4 per cent in February 2026, with the consumer price index climbing to 136.0 from 134.1 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics […]
Malaysia’s exports rise 10.8% to RM130.95bil in Feb
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s export value in February rose 10.8% year-on-year to RM130.95bil, official data from the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) showed today. Read full story Date: 19 […]
Malaysia’s macro position is stronger to weather shock compared to pandemic era
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s stronger ringgit is helping to ease the impact of rising global import prices, although the country’s import cover has declined, compared with pre-COVID 19 pandemic levels, said […]
Oil rises 3% after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities
BEIJING: Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field, a […]
MAHB records 8.9mil passenger movements in Feb2026, up 5.8% y-o-y
SEPANG: Malaysia Airports (MAHB) recorded 8.9 million passenger movements in February 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 18.3 million passengers for the first two months of the year. Read full […]
Bursa Malaysia, global equities weighed down by hawkish Fed, surging oil prices
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia retreated on Thursday as a hawkish outlook by the Federal Reserve and rising oil prices sent equities prices tumbling. Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 […]
Stocks slump, oil gains on worsening war in Middle East
SINGAPORE: Stocks slid, oil prices jumped while the U.S. dollar was steady on Thursday after major escalation in the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran rattled investors while hawkish tone […]
Ringgit up against major currencies,softens vs greenback at open
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar this morning as cautious global sentiment continued to weigh on emerging market currencies. Read full […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 9:02 am Source: thestar.com.my