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

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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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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may be able to maintain the price of RON95 fuel at RM1.99 per litre even if global oil prices rise amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, but doing so could increase fiscal pressure and affect fiscal consolidation plans, said...

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TOKYO: Oil prices surged about 20% on Monday, hitting their highest since July 2022, as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran led some major Middle Eastern oil producers to cut supplies and on fears of prolonged disruption to shipping through the St...

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TOKYO, March 9 — Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soa...

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 —The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday as heightened risk ave...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday as heightened risk aversion strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged 15.5 per cent to US$107.04 per barrel, an analyst said.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell below the 1,700 level on Monday as a surge in oil prices above the US$100 a barrel level and a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East sent global investors fleeing equities markets.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

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TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock futures fell as much as 7% in early trade on Monday after oil prices spiked and fanned fears of inflation.

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SYDNEY: Share futures slid in Asia on Monday as the inflationary pulse from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs, and perhaps interest rates, across the globe, while an investor hunger for liquidity kept the U.S. dollar in demand.

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SINGAPORE: China's central bank bought more gold in February, extending its streak of purchasing to 16 months, as bullion climbs amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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TOKYO: Japan has sought assurances from the United States that Tokyo will not be put at a disadvantage under Washington's latest tariff measures, urging that a potential 15% tariff not be applied to Japanese goods, its trade minister says.

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BEIJING: China will closely follow the legislative process of the European Union (EU)'s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, carefully assess its impact on Chinese interests and firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprise...

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JAKARTA: Indonesia's tough-talking, pro-growth Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says he and his unconventional policies, which have broken from the country's fiscally conservative approach, are at the centre of growing concerns about how the econo...

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BEIJING: China's Guangdong province is looking to deepen economic cooperation with South-East Asian countries, including Malaysia, through closer industrial integration, expanded market channels and increased two-way investments.

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NEW YORK: Cerebras Systems Inc has picked Morgan Stanley to lead its initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the matter, as the artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker mounts a renewed attempt to go public.

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SAO PAULO: Banco Safra SA paid 11 billion reais (US$2bil) in dividends and interest to the owners of its parent company in 2025, ahead of higher taxes that will kick in this year.

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