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,…
Bank Muamalat’s Dr Afzanizam Abdul Rashid warns of prolonged supply shock, surging subsidy costs and historic trade disruption as the US–Israel war with Iran escalates into a global energy crisis BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAHMarch 23, 2026 KUALA LUMPUR – When Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist at Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd first…
By TNS News Team KUALA LUMPUR, 12 March 2026 — The government’s decision to sharply increase retail fuel prices has raised concerns over policy clarity and communication, with economist Prof. Geoffrey Williams describing the move as “surprising” given recent official assurances that Malaysia remained insulated from global oil shocks. On Wednesday, the government announced that…
