March 2026

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Digital ID rollout reaches ten million verified accounts

Adoption is now concentrated in banking and government service logins.

Technology31 Mar 20264 min read

Regulator opens consultation on data centre water disclosure

Operators above 50MW would report quarterly withdrawal and recycling figures.

Technology30 Mar 20265 min read

Flood agency moves early-warning sirens to 42 additional districts

The expansion follows a review of response times during last season's east coast floods.

Malaysia28 Mar 20264 min read

Residents wading through floodwater beside a rescue boat

Rail upgrade shortens Klang Valley commuter headway to six minutes

Signalling work completed overnight allows more frequent peak-hour services.

Malaysia22 Mar 20263 min read

Thailand and Malaysia agree to fast-track border cargo clearance

A joint pilot at two crossings aims to cut average dwell time to under four hours.

ASEAN21 Mar 20264 min read

Regional grid pact clears final technical review in Jakarta

Cross-border electricity trading could begin in phases from the second half of next year.

ASEAN19 Mar 20265 min read

Cranes and containers at a regional port terminal

Indonesia sets new nickel export levy structure for 2027

Processors say the tiered levy will favour higher-value downstream output.

ASEAN13 Mar 20265 min read

Auditor-General flags procurement gaps in three state agencies

The report recommends mandatory open tender thresholds and a central contract register.

Malaysia12 Mar 20266 min read

Palm oil stockpiles fall to a nine-month low on firmer shipments

Board data shows inventories down 6.1pc month-on-month as India and China restocked.

Business10 Mar 20263 min read

Aerial view of an oil palm plantation truck being loaded

Cabinet approves revised subsidy framework ahead of Budget tabling

The targeted mechanism narrows eligibility to households below the national median income and will be rolled out across three quarters, beginning with fuel.

Malaysia8 Mar 20266 min read

The Malaysian Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur

Insurers report slower motor claims growth after tariff review

Industry body attributes the moderation to repair cost controls and telematics pricing.

Business4 Mar 20264 min read

Bursa small-cap index posts fourth straight weekly gain

Construction and utilities counters led turnover on renewed contract flow.

Business3 Mar 20263 min read

Health Ministry expands rural teleconsultation to 180 clinics

The programme targets districts where specialist waiting times exceed eight weeks.

Malaysia1 Mar 20264 min read