
Global Market Strategy: Rising Geopolitical Tensions Cloud Outlook
Public Investment Bank warns geopolitical tensions, fragile US economy, and oil shocks may fuel inflation. Commodities, banking favored; airlines, construction, autos face pressure.

Public Investment Bank warns geopolitical tensions, fragile US economy, and oil shocks may fuel inflation. Commodities, banking favored; airlines, construction, autos face pressure.

Muhyiddin faces seven charges of abuse of power and money laundering involving RM432m, with trial starting tomorrow at High Court.

Illegal cigarettes comprise 78.8% of Sarawak's market, raising concerns about public health and youth exposure, despite enforcement efforts.

Middle Eastern airspace restrictions due to conflict affect travel; Malaysia advises avoiding travel to these areas. Safer destinations include Southeast and East Asia, Australia,…

Hilton opens 261-room Shah Alam Glenmarie hotel, expanding Selangor presence ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

EPF announces 6.15% dividend for conventional and shariah savings, with RM79.6 billion payout amid resilient economic growth.

Prominent Islamic finance expert Daud Bakar charged with abetting unlicensed securities dealings; two businessmen also face similar accusations.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into MACC’s alleged collusion in corporate takeover schemes.

Penang reviews 350 land tax appeals; CM Chow defends revised structure, rebate mechanism and legal basis for differentiated land rates.

Bank Muamalat economist projects EPF dividend between 6.3–6.5% for 2025, citing strong investment income, diversification, and market resilience.

Malaysia’s MM2H programme contributed RM3.87 billion by end-2025, driven by applications from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and property investments.

MACC flags KL mayor’s broad powers; Hannah Yeoh says reforms are in motion to boost transparency and governance.

Sanae Takaichi secures rare supermajority, empowering her conservative agenda and expansionary policies as Japan’s markets surge post-election victory.

In 2026, Malaysians face mounting economic uncertainty, prompting a reevaluation of mortgages and a shift toward safe assets like gold, highlighting the need for…

Bitcoin’s plunge below US$73,000 sparks fears of prolonged crypto winter, testing Malaysian investors’ resilience, warns Monash expert Nafis Alam.

Four Malaysian UK alumni honoured for innovation, sustainability, culture, and social action at Study UK Alumni Awards Malaysia 2026.