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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
Wall St ends sharply lower after Fed holds rates
Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held US interest rates steady and projected only a single rate cut for the year as officials took stock of […]
Oil rises 5.6% after Iran attacks Gulf energy facilities
Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday and climbed further in extended trade after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas […]
Strong travel demand lifts US airlines despite fuel price surge
US airlines reported stronger-than-expected spring travel demand, supporting higher fares and revenue growth even as a surge in jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war push operating costs higher. […]
Kumho Tire rolls out premium tyre in global push
South Korean tyre maker Kumho Tire launches the Crugen GT Pro, a premium comfort tyre tailored for sport utility vehicles (SUVs), as part of its push to deepen its foothold […]
SK hynix eyes US listing to unlock AI premium
SK hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, is stepping up plans to list on the US market via American Depositary Receipts or ADRs, as it looks to close a […]