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Public Bank, Maybank, Top Glove, IHH fall among Bursa top decliners

Almost 5,000 funds marketing themselves as ESG now hold stakes in companies in the fossil-fuel industry, according to a fresh study of the European market by a team of nonprofits.

Close to 5,000 ESG funds in Europe now hold oil, gas and coal

Japan's government stuck with its cautiously optimistic outlook for the economy US President Donald Trump's trade policies could dampen global growth and higher inflation could hurt consumer spending.

Japan says economy recovering, but flags risks from Trump trade policies

Chinese trade officials are stepping up a charm offensive as Beijing seeks to assure global business leaders of the economy's long-term prospects despite a consumer slump and renewed trade tensions, meeting as many as three foreign executives early this week.

Beijing woos global executives as FDI slides, trade tensions build

The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged at RM3.28 and RM2.05 per litre respectively, while diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will reduce by three sen to RM3.03 per litre, from Thursday until March 26.

RON97, RON95 prices unchanged, diesel down three sen 

KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): Heitech Padu Bhd’s (KL:HTPADU) CEO Hasrul Azuan Mohd Yusof is stepping down barely three months after taking the helm of the information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider.

Last year, Heitech Padu won the much-coveted RM892.2 million National...

HeiTech Padu's CEO resigns barely three months at the helm

Investors and analysts are more hopeful the asset cap on Wells Fargo will be lifted this year after the bank managed to close five regulatory actions in 2025, making its shares more attractive.

Investors hopeful Wells Fargo asset cap will be removed in 2025

European shares slipped on Wednesday after a sell-off on Wall Street overnight, while the dollar ticked up from a five-month low ahead of the Federal Reserve rates decision later in the day.

European stocks dip after Wall Street sell-off, Turkish assets tumble

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Wednesday.

FBM KLCI down 0.66% to 1,517.66 on March 19, 2025

An elderly man who went viral for slapping a non-Muslim youth in an incident at a convenience store was recharged at the Magistrate’s Court here on Wednesday for voluntarily causing hurt.

Elderly man claims trial to causing hurt to non-Muslim youth

UBS Group AG is predicting China’s property sector will recover sooner than previously anticipated, led by a revival in top-tier cities.

UBS sees China property turnaround coming sooner than expected

The Court of Appeal (COA) on Wednesday upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision that quashed the proposed fine of RM86.77 million imposed by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) on Grab Holdings Inc, together with its subsidiaries GrabCar Sdn Bhd and MyTeksi Sdn Bhd, in 2019.

Appellate court upholds quashing of proposed RM86.77 mil fine against Grab, two others

For three weeks straight, Marina Budiman became roughly US$350 million (RM1.55 billion) richer each day.

Richest woman in Indonesia loses US$3.6b in just three days

Affin Bank Bhd has signed an agreement with Halogen Capital to distribute the Halogen Shariah Defensive Bitcoin Fund, a digital asset fund with an integrated capital preservation strategy, to investors.

Halogen Capital is a digital asset fund manager licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia.

Affin Bank to distribute Bitcoin fund managed by Halogen Capital  

Malaysian shares fell on Wednesday as investors returned from holiday with caution following overnight losses on Wall Street and sharp declines in neighbouring markets.

The country’s benchmark equity index FBM KLCI fell as much as 15.6 points or 1% to 1,512.21 after three consecutive sessions of gain.

Malaysian shares dip as investors return from holiday with caution

The Association of Private Healthcare Malaysia (APHM) has rejected the insurance and takaful operators’ (ITOs) proposal for private hospitals to freeze costs for three years and also for the Health Ministry to regulate the pricing of pharmaceuticals or medication. 
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Private hospitals association reject calls for three-year costs freeze, regulation of pharmaceutical pricing

US President Donald Trump released material related to the 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy on Tuesday, seeking to honor his campaign promise to provide more transparency about the shock event in Texas.

Trump releases JFK assassination documents

An elderly man who went viral for slapping a non-Muslim youth in an incident at a convenience store was recharged at the Magistrate’s Court here on Wednesday for voluntarily causing hurt.

Since Intel Corp&nbsp;announced that Lip-Bu Tan would take over as its chief executive officer last week, the company’s shares have soared. Now, as Tan assumes his job, it is far from clear how he will fulfill the big hopes that have been placed on his shoulders.

Intel’s Malaysian-born CEO faces ‘show me’ moment after US$22b rally

Corporate figure Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din has been appointed as the new chairman of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) for the 2025-2028 session effective Feb 2.

Salim Fateh Din appointed MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board chairman

Bangkok Airways Pcl is gearing up to order as many as 30 new aircraft as it renews its aging fleet and plans for a tourism boost driven by the popularity of television series the White Lotus.

Bangkok Airways seeks 30 new jets as TV series White Lotus boosts tourism

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KL:KLK) stock may have more upside ahead, with the palm oil producer on track for a 40% surge in net profit this financial year, said RHB Investment Bank.

KLK to see jump in earnings with higher output, lower costs — RHB

Heavy selling resumed in Wall Street’s largest technology companies, with American shares snapping a two-day rebound amid signs investors are paring exposure in US risk assets. European stocks gained.

US stocks hit by tech rout on eve of Federal Reserve decision day

Solarvest Holdings Bhd’s (KL:SLVEST) stock edged up on Wednesday, bucking broader market decline, as investors cheer its biggest job win to-date and analysts see more contract flows in coming months.

Solarvest bucks broader market decline as analysts, investors cheer contract win

Bain Capital-owned data centre operator Bridge Data Centres has obtained a US$2.8 billion (RM12.43 billion) loan for its operations in Malaysia, according to people familiar with the matter, marking its largest bank financing deal ever.

Bain Capital-owned Bridge Data gets record US$2.8 bil loan

An Indonesian state-owned lender scrapped a planned sale of dollar bonds after a stock market rout in the country quickly spread to other asset classes.

Indonesia's woes spread as bank scraps bond, credit market slumps

Perodua has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with My Digital ID Sdn Bhd (MyDigital ID) to secure user authentication access, as the compact car company further advance its journey in cashless transactions.

Perodua inks MOU with MyDigital ID to secure user authentication access

Gold rose to hit a record high on Wednesday, as Middle East tensions and trade uncertainties lifted the bullion's appeal, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision later in the day.

Gold hits record high on safe-haven demand; Fed decision in focus

European shares slipped on Wednesday after a sell-off on Wall Street overnight, while the dollar ticked up from a five-month low ahead of the Federal Reserve rates decision later in the day.

Versa Asia Sdn Bhd (Versa), a financial technology start-up with about 300,000 registered users, has completed its series A funding round led by AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital).

AHAM Capital makes one of its largest investments in Versa’s RM30 mil series A funding round

Indonesia's GoTo Gojek on Wednesday reiterated that there was no agreement with any party about a potential transaction after a media report emerged that Singapore-headquartered Grab was moving forward to buy it.