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Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — National carmaker Proton said its total sales for the first quarter of 2026 reached their highest level since 2004, supported by strong demand across both […]
Middle East conflict drives up costs, force route changes for Malaysian Aviation Group despite strong demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 2 — Tensions in the Middle East have driven up fuel costs, extended flight times and disrupted routes for Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG), underscoring the challenges facing […]
Malaysian Aviation Group profit more than doubles to RM137m as recovery strengthens amid cost discipline, travel demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 2 — Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG) recorded a net profit of RM137 million for the financial year ended 2025, more than doubling the RM54 million achieved a […]
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes
Trump says Iran will be hit hard for next 2-3 weeks Oil benchmarks rise after speech, stocks slide US nearing completion of core objectives in Iran, Trump says Senior Iranian […]
Bursa Malaysia rises on optimism over easing West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, buoyed by rising optimism that the West Asia conflict could ease soon, said an analyst. At 9.20 am, the FTSE […]
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, major currencies on optimism over easing tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies today, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market […]
World Bank ‘extremely concerned’ over economic fallout of Iran conflict, warning of inflation, jobs and food security risks
WASHINGTON, April 2 — The World Bank is “extremely concerned” about the effect the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security, and is in talks with […]
Indian tile makers feel heat of Mideast war energy crunch
MORBI (India), April 1 — Blazing-hot kilns in India’s US$6.5 billion (RM26.2 billion) ceramics manufacturing hub employing hundreds of thousands of people have gone cold, shut down in an energy […]
Global factory costs surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains
LONDON, April 1 — Factories across the world faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine […]
Ringgit ends higher as hopes grow for US-Iran de-escalation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The ringgit extended earlier gains to end higher against the US dollar on Wednesday driven by renewed optimism among market traders following signs of possible […]