Malaysia is actively seeking alternative energy sources and new supply channels across different regions as global oil prices soar past US$100 per barrel, with the war in Iran showing no signs of easing, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

BNM: Putrajaya exploring new energy sources, supply channels amid surging oil prices

Malaysia does not require broad-based intervention for now even as uncertainties from the Middle East conflict cloud outlook, the central bank said on Tuesday.

No sweeping govt measures needed for now amid Middle East conflict, says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): More than half of the firms engaged by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) eye diversification to weather US tariffs in 2025, according to the central bank's latest Economic and Monetary Review.

More than half of firms engaged by BNM eye diversification to weather US tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) warned that if the US-Israel-Iran conflict lasts over six months and pushes oil prices above US$110 per barrel, Malaysia’s 4%-5% growth outlook may be revised.

Bank Negara warns growth at risk if war exceeds six months, oil tops US$110

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the outlook for the ringgit is still positive despite external uncertainties from the Middle East war that continue to weigh on global currency markets.

Ringgit outlook remains positive despite escalating Mideast war, says BNM governor

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): Malaysia has become a strategic hub in Asia’s interconnected manufacturing networks, with over half of its imported inputs coming from the region, particularly China. This reflects the country’s deep integration into regional supply chains, where components and sub-assemblies often cross multiple borders before reaching final products, especially in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.

Measuring true gains: Malaysia’s domestic value added in export

Malaysia must address the structural gaps that hinder the economic participation of older citizens as the country approaches ageing nation status.

Malaysia must boost elderly workforce participation as demographic shift looms — BNM

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) wants the country to trade beyond the US and China, boost ties in Asean, and build skilled workers to become a key hub in global production networks rather than just a participant.

Malaysia’s path to becoming an 'indispensable middle' in global trade, according to BNM

Malaysia needs more reforms beyond periodic minimum wage revisions as current weakness in income growth threatens consumer spending in the country.

Malaysia’s wage growth lags productivity, more reforms needed, says BNM

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has outlined plans to strengthen its fraud resolution framework, aiming to better protect e-banking transaction customers and establish clearer accountability measures for banks.

Bank Negara to strengthen fraud resolution framework for e-banking users

A total of 284 supervisory and enforcement actions were taken against financial institutions last year, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Over 280 supervisory, enforcement actions imposed against financial institutions in 2025, BNM says

Malaysian banks remain well-capitalised, with sufficient buffers to absorb potential economic shocks, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) latest stress test.

Malaysian banks resilient against a scenario worse than 2008 crisis, stress test shows

The underwriting performance of insurance and takaful operators (ITOs) may be affected by higher claims costs amid the recent conflict in the Middle East, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Middle East conflict could pressure insurers’ underwriting performance, Bank Negara warns

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has declared a dividend of RM5 billion to the government in 2025, following a record payout in 2024, as income fell 5.7%, according to its annual report released on Tuesday.

After record 2024 payout, BNM declares RM5b dividend as income eases

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday attended the Formula One (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), where he also inspected preparations and the overall running of the race.

Anwar visits Sepang International Circuit for pit tour, welcome dinner

A Malaysian pilot held in Jakarta over a drug-smuggling case will stay in custody for another 30 days under a court order, after his initial 60-day detention lapsed.

Detention of pilot in Jakarta extended another 30 days — police

Four areas in Johor and Sarawak recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 6pm on Saturday.

Haze: Four areas in Johor, Sarawak record unhealthy air pollutant index readings as of 6pm

India’s markets regulator is considering easing position limits for non-agricultural commodity derivatives and changing settlement rules for some farm contracts, as it seeks to deepen trading and attract more genuine hedgers.

India mulls commodity derivatives changes to boost liquidity

The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel, attempted to carry out a "terrorist attack" during the flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said on Saturday, according to the state news agency WAM.

Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted 'terrorist attack', UAE says

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that the government will announce a special allocation for youth in Budget 2027, which will be tabled on Oct 9.

Anwar hints at special allocation for youth in Budget 2027

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to announce its candidates for the Melaka state election within the next one or two weeks, says PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Melaka polls: PH to announce candidates in one or two weeks, says Amirudin

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet both of the frontrunners to succeed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, people familiar with the matter said.

Merz will meet frontrunners for Lagarde job as ECB race heats up — Bloomberg

Barisan Nasional (BN) is open to discussions on the form of cooperation with any political party for the Melaka state election, including anyone interested in using the coalition’s logo, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

BN open to cooperation talks, use of coalition logo in Melaka polls, says Mohamed Khaled

Ten people were injured when a man drove into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday after appearing to lose control of the car, authorities said.

Ten injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney

Malaysia has formally gazetted the removal of import duty on qualifying minted gold bars, a “timely and practical” move two business groups said would strengthen the competitiveness of the local gold and jewellery industry.

Malaysia scraps 10% import duty on minted gold bars, business groups welcome move

Arbitration has matured into a distinct judicial process with its own principles, philosophy and industry culture, said former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Zainun Ali.

Former judge lauds Sundra Rajoo’s two arbitration books

Four areas in Johor and Sarawak recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 6pm on Saturday.

Meta has acknowledged that a technical error in its system had caused legitimate WhatsApp user activity to be wrongly identified as rule violations, affecting more than half of the cases in the first batch submitted by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Meta admits technical error affected some WhatsApp accounts — MCMC

President Donald Trump said he won’t ban US diesel exports, after Group of Seven nations and their partners agreed to release some of their emergency fuel stockpiles in a bid to bring down soaring prices.&nbsp;

Trump says US to hold off on diesel export ban after G7 release

Ten people were injured when a man drove into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday after appearing to lose control of the car, authorities said.

When President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington last week, AI governance was expected to be at the top of the agenda. The United States and China have been racing to develop increasingly powerful AI systems, and neither has shown much appetite for slowing down. But ...

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A software glitch affecting Boeing Co 737 Max aircraft was determined not to pose a safety concern by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) panel, a positive outcome for the US planemaker seeking regulatory approval for the largest variant of the popular narrowbody family.

Boeing 737 Max glitch poses no safety concern, US regulator says

The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel, attempted to carry out a "terrorist attack" during the flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said on Saturday, according to the state news agency WAM.

CME Group Inc is shelving plans to launch a round-the-clock oil contract following industry pushback.

CME shelves plans for 24/7 oil contract amid industry qualms