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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the accident occurred at about 1.20 am involving a Range Rover Velar sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a 51-year-old man and a Mazda van. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Six injured in Kajang-Semenyih crash, police nab SUV driver for alleged drink-driving

The damaged tanker that collided with a lorry along Kilometre 40.6 (northbound) of the North-South Expressway near Kulai today. March 31, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Trailer collision and fire along North-South Expressway triggers closure and traffic congestion

Miti says conditions for automotive investments are applied consistently to all carmakers, following reports that Chinese EV maker BYD is reassessing plans for a CKD plant in Tanjung Malim. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

BYD not singled out, Miti says CKD rules designed to protect vendor ecosystem and boost exports

This picture handed out by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation shows damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran drone strike sets oil tanker ablaze off Dubai after Trump warning

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that this transition period is intended to provide platform operators with sufficient time to adapt to the new legislative requirements without the immediate threat of punitive enforcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Gig economy platforms have 3 to 6 months to comply with new Perkeso law

The Finance Ministry is maintaining the RM300 monthly Budi Diesel aid for April 2026 to support individuals and the agri-commodity sector amid volatile global fuel prices. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Keeping engines running: Govt says Budi Diesel aid to continue for April amid volatile fuel market

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there have been no disruptions to Malaysia’s aviation and logistics sectors so far, although both industries are facing mounting pressure from rising costs due to the ongoing US–Iran tensions. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No disruptions yet, but aviation and shipping sectors under strain, says transport minister

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative follows the Federal Government’s call to cut back on petrol and gas usage. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor government preparing WFH plan for civil servants as global oil prices fluctuate, says MB

SETIA ALAM 31/03/2026 Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to the press during the Mock Cheque Presentation Ceremony from Top Glove Chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Berjaya Group Executive Datuk Seri Robin Tan to SMJK Chan Wa here at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. PICTURE BY SAYUTI ZAINUDIN

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Loke: Iranian government assures safe passage, no tolls for Malaysian ships in Strait of Hormuz

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0475/0520 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0280/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit slips further as investors track Iran war, rising energy prices

Pablo Picassio's 'L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)' is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie's auction website. — Christie's screenshot

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Picasso painting among four high-value artworks with 1MDB links being repatriated back to Malaysia

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time to implement clean-up measures, including ensuring that no more children under 16 register new accounts or maintain existing accounts on their respective platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Communications minister: New social media age limit could start by June

Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's BYD electric vehicle outside the Government House in Bangkok March 31, 2026. Thailand’s king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Anutin, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said today. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Thai king endorses Anutin’s new Cabinet, with Thaksin nephew named deputy PM

Money

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Asian markets rally on optimism Middle East was could end soon

An electronic quotation board displays numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

SINGAPORE, April 1 — Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar wallowed at the start of the Asian trading session today on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran conflict, while significantly better-than-expected economic data for March propelled a rebound in Korean and Japanese shares.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares...

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At 9.23am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 14.12 points or 0.84 per cent to 1,704.48 from yesterday’s close of 1,690.36. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1 h ago

Bursa Malaysia edges up on potential de-escalation of Middle East conflict

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

At 8am, the local currency climbed to 4.0200/0400 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0475/0520. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 1 h ago

Ringgit opens higher as hopes of US exit from Iran lifts sentiment

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 30, 2026 in New York City. — AFP pic

14 h ago

Winners and losers across US, European stocks one month into the Middle East war

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0475/0520 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0280/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

15 h ago

Ringgit slips further as investors track Iran war, rising energy prices

Delegates sit during the opening of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 14th ministerial meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 26, 2026. — WTO handout pic via Reuters

20 h ago

US trade chief slams WTO after failure to extend e‑commerce moratorium

Bank Negara Malaysia said the overall credit quality of business borrowings improved in the second half of 2025 with no notable divergence in trends across segments and sectors as shares of impaired loans and loans with increased credit risk for overall businesses improved to 2.8 per cent and 10.7 per cent, respectively. — Picture by Hari Anggara

20 h ago

BNM reports stronger credit quality for business sector in second half of 2025

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said yesterday that the central bank can look past the energy shock from war in the Middle East, but may have to act if rising costs change expectations about inflation. — AFP pic

21 h ago

US Fed chief says energy shock manageable for now but flags deeper inflation risks

Cyber risk remains the foremost concern for financial institutions amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and the operational, financial and reputational implications in 2026, according to the Bank Negara Malaysia. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

BNM: Cyber threats remains top concern for financial institutions in 2026

Malaysia’s financial system remained resilient in 2025, supported by a prudent and robust regulatory environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

22 h ago

Malaysia’s financial system remains resilient on strong regulatory framework, says central bank

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) paid the government RM5 billion as dividend in 2025, as compared with RM5.25 billion the year before. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

22 h ago

BNM posts RM12.45b net profit, pays RM5b dividend to government as assets stand at RM602.22b

Bank Negara Malaysia is focusing on strengthening value-based intermediation capabilities including in sustainability and climate agenda in Islamic financial system this year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

22 h ago

BNM focuses on value‑based intermediation to advance Islamic finance this year

Malaysia’s banking system is expected to remain resilient even under severe macroeconomic stress scenarios, said Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Isa

23 h ago

Malaysia’s banking system remains resilient under stress scenarios, says BNM

BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Gharfour. — Picture by Yusof Isa

23 h ago

BNM keeps Malaysia’s 2026 growth momentum steady, projecting 4–5pc even in face of war

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Sim Tze Tsin said Malaysia encourages Japanese investors to source from local suppliers by using Malaysian machinery and services and to build long-term partnerships. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

23 h ago

Malaysia invites Japanese investors to climb semiconductor value chain, says deputy minister

Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and ongoing domestic structural reforms are expected to provide support to domestic market sentiment amid the highly uncertain global environment. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

23 h ago

BNM: Malaysia’s economic fundamentals seen supporting market sentiment amid global uncertainties

Malaysia’s banking system total capital ratio remained strong at 18.1 per cent of total risk-weighted assets in December 2025, compared with 18.2 per cent in June 2025, with excess capital buffers amounting to RM139.3 billion from RM138.9 billion previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

23 h ago

Malaysia’s banks keep strong capital position with 18.1pc ratio, RM139.3b excess buffers, says BNM

Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate, averaging between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2026 despite greater global commodity price volatility amid the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Devam Manuel

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BNM projects 2026 inflation at 1.5–2.5pc despite global price volatility

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