KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit eased against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as heightened geopolitical risks strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged sharply, with the local currency continuing to be affected by the...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must now take the next leap forward with renewed ambition and clarity of purpose to sustain confidence, deepen participation, and unlock the full potential of its capital market, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today...

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PETALING JAYA: Express Powerr Solutions (M) Bhd has expanded its regional presence with the incorporation of PT. Express Power Energy in the Republic of Indonesia.

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PETALING JAYA: Advancecon Holdings Bhd have accepted a letter of acceptance of tender from JLG Technopark Sdn Bhd for the appointment as a contractor for the proposed construction and completion of earthworks and main infrastructure works for package 1...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The local bourse was awash in red on Monday, with 1,140 stocks in the red as crude oil surged above US$100, spooking investors.

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COAL prices jumped to the highest level since November 2024 as continuing military strikes in the Middle East pushed countries around the world to consider switching away from oil and gas stuck in the region.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's capital market is projected to grow to between RM13.8 trillion and RM20 trillion by 2045, while expanding organically to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion over the next five years. The growth will be supported by the im...

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SINGAPORE: Oil prices came off earlier highs on Monday but were still up more than 15% at levels not seen since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israe...

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SINGAPORE, March 9 — Governments scrambled to limit the impact on economies and consumers from the widening Iran w...

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GOLD fell on Monday, as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on greenback-priced bullion, while higher energy costs fuelled inflation concerns and further dimmed the prospects for near-term reductions in interest rates.

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ASIAN stocks and currencies sank on Monday as investors rushed to the safety of the U.S. dollar and dumped risk assets across the region, while oil vaulted back above $100 a barrel as the escalating Middle East conflict threatened a prolonged supply sh...

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MANILA, March 9 — Queues formed at Philippine petrol stations and officials warned against hoarding Monday as resi...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)'s international reserves hit US$128.3 billion as of Feb 27, 2026, the highest level in more than 11 years, supported by stronger foreign exchange and gold accumulation.

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HANOI, March 9 — Vietnam is considering a plan to scrap tariffs on fuel imports, the government said, as the US-Is...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in a good economic position and has the capacity to absorb some of the changes stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Aziz said on Monday.

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Companies are maintaining regular contact with employees on the ground and have restricted business travel to and from the region.

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CHINA's consumer inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in three years in February, while the decline in factory-gate prices narrowed, official data showed on Monday.

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SYDNEY: Share markets nosedived in Asia on Monday as the inflationary jolt from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs and interest rates across the globe, while investors desperate for liquidity fled to the U.S. dollar.

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HONG KONG: Surging oil prices and the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran hammered airline stocks in Asia on Monday, piling pressure on carriers already navigating tight airspace as travellers scramble to evade the Middle East conflict.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia was hammered on Monday with the ticker board scoring over a thousand counters in the red as a surge in crude oil prices put investors into panic mode.

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SINGAPORE, March 9 — Oil prices surged around 25 per cent on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on...

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SINGAPORE: Bonds across the globe sank on Monday as a rapidly worsening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil prices well above $100 per barrel, spurring investor fears over inflation risks and what it could mean for the interest rate outlook.

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KUALA LUMPUR: AmMetLife Insurance Berhad has appointed Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail as its CEO, succeeding Rangam Bir, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.

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BEIJING: Aluminium prices in London hit their highest level in nearly four years, as the escalating conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about tighter global supplies, offsetting pressure from a stronger dollar.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is ramping up efforts to help Malaysian oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies expand into new and emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

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