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Travel boom lifts Malaysia’s 2025 tourism revenue to RM49.2bil net inflow
KUALA LUMPUR: Travel activities provided a stronger boost to Malaysia’s coffers in 2025, with a net inflow of RM49.2bil, up from RM37.4bil in 2024, driven by robust inbound tourism, according […]
Vietnam private banks aim to spur growth
HANOI: Vietnam’s central bank is tightening the reins on credit growth this year, but several dynamic private lenders are still setting ambitious lending targets, signalling a sharply differentiated outlook across […]
Wall Street ends narrowly mixed, trading volatile after air strikes on Iran
U.S. stocks finished steady on Monday, clawing back early losses during a volatile session after U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran roiled global markets. Read full story Date: 3 […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 3 March, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Oil prices may climb towards US$90-100 on Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura disruption, analysts say
KUALA LUMPUR: Crude oil prices may head towards the US$90-100 per barrel level following the disruption at Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura plant, analysts say. Read […]
Inflation alert as conflict threatens price surge
SINGAPORE: The Republic may face an inflationary bump with energy prices set to spike following US and Israeli air strikes on Iran on Feb 28, bringing oil and gas shipments […]
Four village houses razed in early morning fire in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Four village houses near Jalan Tanjung Bungah here were destroyed in an early morning fire on Tuesday (March 3). Read full story Date: 3 March, 2026 9:00 am […]
RON95 quality, quantity unchanged after subsidy implementation, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The quality and quantity of RON95 petrol remain unchanged despite the subsidy targeting exercise under the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living […]
194 copyright infringement cases detected since 2021, says Armiza
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 194 copyright infringement cases were recorded between 2021 and 2025, with seizures amounting to RM4.73mil, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan […]
Major social media, messaging platforms now deemed licensed in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Major internet messaging and social media platforms with at least eight million users in Malaysia are now deemed licensed under the country’s communications laws, placing them formally under […]