Thursday, 26 March 2026 Malaysia returns to full operational mode today, but under the tightening grip of a global war economy. As the conflict in the Middle East continues, the fiscal transmission is hitting every Malaysian petrol station. FUEL PRICES HIT NEW RECORD — THREE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF INCREASES The trend is now unmistakable. For…
Monday, 23 March 2026 — 3 Syawal 1447H The final public holiday of the festive break. Raya continues throughout Syawal. Government offices reopen tomorrow. 3 SYAWAL — THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES Today marks 3 Syawal and the final gazetted public holiday of Malaysia’s four-day Aidilfitri break. Government offices, Bursa Malaysia and most institutions will reopen tomorrow,…
The four stories shaping Malaysia today. Thursday, 12 March 2026 Four stories that shaped Wednesday — and what to watch next 1. Anwar Holds the Line on RON95 Following Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that subsidised RON95 petrol under the Budi95 scheme will remain at RM1.99 per litre, despite rising…
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong (left). Picture credit PAP Facebook By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH SINGAPORE, May 7 – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s landslide victory in Singapore’s 2025 General Election has reinforced investor confidence and positioned the republic for a renewed phase of policy certainty, economic reform, and strategic continuity. According to regional economist Dr….
