PUTRAJAYA: The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4bil a month under the Budi95 and Budi Diesel programmes due to the rise in global crude oil prices, says the Finance Ministry.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit weakened against the US dollar and other currencies at Thursday's close as uncertainties over the conflict in West Asia triggered a risk-off mode in financial markets.

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PETALING JAYA: Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) has aborted its proposed acquisition of an industrial property in Seberang Perai, Penang, from Ann Joo Resources Bhd for RM800mil.

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PETALING JAYA: Kim Loong Resources Bhd's net profit for its fourth quarter ended Jan 31, 2026 rose to RM36.03mil from RM22.44mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue in the fourth quarter grew to RM506.92mil from RM443.32mil a year earli...

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PETALING JAYA: Binastra Corp Bhd will remain focused on sustaining growth momentum by executing its existing order book efficiently, while securing new high-value contracts.

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The airline's fuel surcharges will now be HK$389 (US$50) for short-haul flights, HK$725 for medium-haul flights and HK$1,560 for long-haul flights.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Sunway Bhd’s shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company’s bid to t...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has launched the ICM Innovation Lab (FIKRALab), a structured co-creation and applied research and development platform to develop new Islamic capital market (ICM) products and instruments.

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BANGKOK, March 26 — Thailand has defended a 6-baht-per-litre fuel price increase, citing surging global oil prices...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended lower after choppy trading, with last-minute selling pushing the index to its intraday low while the ringgit weakened to a two-month low.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Cargo volumes in the Asian region remain robust amid global geopolitical tensions, driven...

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GOLD prices fell on Thursday after two consecutive sessions of gains, as investors awaited clearer signs of progress in Middle East de-escalation efforts, the outcome of which could shape the global financial and monetary policy landscape.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has urged the government to introduce temporary relief measures to address a severe shortage of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber latex (NBR), triggered by the ongoing blockade of the S...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Sompo Insurance Bhd has appointed Soo Wai Har as its chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026.

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The firm's chief executive Xiao Hong and chief scientist Ji Yichao were summoned to a meeting in Beijing with the National Development and Reform Commission earlier this month.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Full-service outbound travel experience curator, Golden Destinations Group Bhd, aims to raise RM90 million from its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 16, 2026.

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PARIS, March 26 — Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across...

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MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Thursday that it decided to keep its policy rate at 4.25%, adding that it will act as needed to maintain price stability and address likely second-round effects.

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FRANKFURT, March 26 — German chemical titan BASF officially opened a giant, €8.7 billion (RM40.1 billion) pro...

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SEOUL, March 26 — South Korea will begin restricting naphtha exports Friday amid growing supply shortages due to t...

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KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd has been named Best Retail Bank in Malaysia and Best SME Bank in Malaysia at The Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2026.

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SINGAPORE, March 26 — Asian stocks slid in choppy trading while the oil rose today as investors treaded cautiously...

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SINGAPORE: Asian stocks slid in choppy trading while the oil rose on Thursday as investors treaded cautiously amid the dizzying pace of developments in the Middle East, with Iran saying it would weigh a U.S. proposal to end the conflict.

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CHINA's green transition, innovation capabilities and policy continuity will create fresh opportunities for foreign firms to introduce their latest products and services during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, said business leaders on Wednesda...

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SINGAPORE, March 26 — The Philippines ‌on Thursday said it had suspended ​spot sales of electricity until fur...

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