Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.

World Economic Forum highlights EPF as model for sustainable retirement reform

UK retail sales have risen strongly since the start of 2025 in a sign that households are beginning to spend the pot of savings they built up last year.

UK retail sales rise again as consumers enjoy higher incomes

BANGKOK (March 28): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to Thailand from April 3 to 4, with the two countries set to elevate their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.

In a statement, Thailand's Min...

Thailand to forge strategic partnership with India during PM Modi’s visit on April 3-4

Malaysia’s export prices rose by 0.1% to 151.2 points in February, compared to the previous month, while import prices climbed 0.3% to 128.1 points, mainly contributed by mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s export, import prices up 0.1% and 0.3% in February

Malaysia’s external balance will likely face increasing headwinds in the coming quarters due to slower export growth, the Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) warned on Friday.

The ringgit could come under pressure if the US imposes higher-than-expected tariffs on Malaysian exports at a time when foreigners have been recently selling Malaysian equities due to global growth concerns, the bank said in its Asia Economic Outlook report.

Malaysia's external balance faces headwinds, threatening ringgit — ANZ

MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) believes businesses are unlikely to pass on price pressures to consumers, as producer price Index (PPI) inflation remains below consumer price index (CPI) inflation.  

CPI inflation remained modest at +1.5% year-on-year (yoy) in February 2025, suggesting that higher production costs have yet to significantly impact consumer prices.

MIDF: Businesses unlikely to pass on price pressures

The cost of living in Tokyo rose more than anticipated from the previous month, keeping the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on track for further interest rate hikes.

BOJ set for rate hikes as Tokyo inflation exceeds forecasts

(March 27): Bangladesh said Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s power generation unit resumed full electricity supply to the nation, four months after halving the feed over unpaid dues.

Adani restores power supply to Bangladesh as payments resume

SUBANG JAYA (March 27): The implementation of the Festival Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) has been able to ensure that the prices of goods ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri are under control, and there is no shortage of food supplies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Prices of goods ahead of Aidilfitri under control, no supply shortage

Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI) for local production increased by 0.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2025, easing from the 0.8% rise recorded in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's February producer price index up 0.3% — official data

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves clawed back £14 billion (US$18 billion or RM79.7 billion) worth of fiscal room with cuts to welfare and government spending, after the UK’s growth forecast for the current year was cut in half.

Reeves unveils £14b repair job after UK growth downgraded

Allianz Global Investors, the smaller of the two asset managers owned by German insurance giant Allianz SE, is cutting some roles as it looks to make changes to its organisational structure.

Allianz Global Investors says it is cutting some roles

SINGAPORE (March 26): Singapore and Vietnam signed a letter of intent (LOI) on Wednesday to enhance cooperation in cross-border electricity trade for the Asean Power Grid, exploring to increase the low-carbon electricity imports to the city-state to around two gigawatts (GW) by 2035.

Singapore, Vietnam partner to boost cross-border electricity trade for Asean Power Grid

(March 26): Sri Lanka’s central bank governor said monetary policy is “appropriate” right now, as the South Asian nation’s economy and inflation are moving in line with their goals.

Sri Lanka central bank chief says policy rate is appropriate

BEIJING (March 30): Four of China's largest state-owned banks said on Sunday that they plan to raise a combined 520 billion yuan (US$71.60 billion, or RM317.69 billion) in private placements from investors, including the finance ministry, after Beijing pledged to help them support the economy.

China's biggest state banks to raise US$71.6b to boost capital

BANGKOK (March 30): The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.

Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies

TOKYO (March 30): Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets a legal status as financial products, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday, without citing sources.

Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says

Established with a commitment to advancing technology and enhancing customer satisfaction, Toshiba Elevator (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd stands as a testament to innovation, safety and quality in the elevator and escalator industry, offering state-of-the-art products built with the Japanese ethos of precision and reliability.

Toshiba elevators and escalators: Safety, technology, quality

Success is woven into the very fabric of MCL Land, a property developer with a rich and diverse portfolio of prime residences across Singapore and Malaysia. For decades, the company has been synonymous with innovation, quality and unwavering commitment to crafting homes that epitomise modern luxury.

Curated Ageless Living by MCL Land

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will undertake a humanitarian visit to Myanmar on April 5, following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday (March 28), killing about 1,700.

Malaysian foreign minister, Thai counterpart to undertake humanitarian visit to Myanmar on April 5

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): As Myanmar grapples with the heart-wrenching aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Asean has stepped forward as a beacon of hope.

Asean rallies behind Myanmar with swift humanitarian response after devastating quake

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to continue fostering strong relationships with people of different races and religions in Malaysia.

PM urges Muslims to uphold mutual respect, compassion in Aidilfitri message

BENGALURU (March 30): A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tonga on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 16km (10 miles), GFZ said.

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Tonga islands, German research centre says

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): The harmony and unity of all strata of society are the foundations of nationhood that must be preserved with extreme care and nurtured to be passed on to future generations.

Unity must be preserved with utmost care, says King, Queen in Aidilfitri message

JAKARTA (March 30): Authorities have urged both the local government and the public to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks, following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, on Sunday morning.

Authorities urge vigilance, calm after 5.4 magnitude quake hits Indonesia’s Banda Aceh

PUTRAJAYA (March 30): The rising trend of individuals declaring bankruptcy voluntarily is becoming a growing concern, signalling that many are struggling with severe financial difficulties.

Insolvency DG warns of rising trend in self-declared bankruptcy

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck about 27.4 kilometres (17 miles) north of Mandalay, Myanmar, on Sunday afternoon, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled the region two days earlier.

5.1-magnitude aftershock hits north of Mandalay amid series of quakes — USGS

BANGKOK (March 30): The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.

SEOUL (March 30): South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade, as the three Asian export powers brace for&nbsp;US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom

BENGALURU (March 30): A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tonga on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 16km (10 miles), GFZ said.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): As Myanmar grapples with the heart-wrenching aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Asean has stepped forward as a beacon of hope.

BANGKOK (March 30): The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged building owners and occupants across the capital to appoint certified inspectors to assess structural integrity and carry out any necessary repairs, reinforcements, or upgrades to ensure public safety.

Earthquake: Bangkok urges building owners to conduct safety inspections

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31), announced the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, on Sunday night.

Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Aidilfitri tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Three Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers involved in an altercation with a balloon vendor on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman last Friday (March 28) have been temporarily relieved of their duties.

DBKL officers relieved of duties pending probe into balloon vendor incident

SUBANG (March 30): Fifty members of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) left for Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on Sunday morning on a humanitarian aid mission and to participate in the search and rescue (SAR) operations for earthquake victims.

Earthquake: 50 SMART team members leave for SAR mission to Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Foreign diplomats in Kuala Lumpur have joined Malaysians in celebrating the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, extending heartfelt greetings and well-wishes through exclusive video messages to Bernama International News Service.

Strengthening bonds: Diplomats share Aidilfitri wishes with Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30):&nbsp;Malaysia has pledged an initial sum of RM10 million in humanitarian aid to support the people of Myanmar who were affected by Friday's devastating earthquake, said Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Malaysia pledges RM10m in humanitarian aid for earthquake-hit Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will undertake a humanitarian visit to Myanmar on April 5, following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday (March 28), killing about 1,700.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Police have received three reports regarding a scuffle between Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers and a balloon hawker in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) here, which recently went viral.

Balloon seller scuffle: Police open three investigation papers

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): All parties are urged to stop and always be mindful of making comments, or expressing views that may lead to tension and disrupt the harmony of the country's multi-racial society.

Dewan Rakyat speaker urges all parties to refrain from making racist comments

BEIJING (March 30): Four of China's largest state-owned banks said on Sunday that they plan to raise a combined 520 billion yuan (US$71.60 billion, or RM317.69 billion) in private placements from investors, including the finance ministry, after Beijing pledged to help them support the economy.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): The harmony and unity of all strata of society are the foundations of nationhood that must be preserved with extreme care and nurtured to be passed on to future generations.

TOKYO (March 30): Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets a legal status as financial products, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday, without citing sources.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to continue fostering strong relationships with people of different races and religions in Malaysia.

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