23/03/2026

BIZ & FINANCE MONDAY | MAR 23, 2026

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Call for 24-hour Customs presence at Pengerang Port

PETALING JAYA: Foreign investors remained net buyers of Malaysian government bonds, adding around RM1.1 billion last week, reflecting continued confidence in the country’s interest rate outlook and macro stability. Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) said that, by contrast, foreign equity flows reversed to net selling after the previous week’s rebound, pointing to a more cautious risk posture amid geopolitical uncertainty. “In the near term, the Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yields may hinge on upcoming trade and CPI data. “Overall, local yields are likely to see limited movement this week, with market activity subdued ahead of the Eid holiday period. Geopolitical developments will remain the primary external risk,“ the investment bank research arm said. MGS and Government Investment Issues (GII) were mixed last week, moving between -2.4 and 10 basis points (bps). The 10-year MGS edged up 0.5 bps to 3.556%, while the 10-Y GII fell 1.7 bps to 3.541%. Kenanga IB said the modest uptick in 10 Y MGS yields reflected firmer global rates, as persistent Middle East tensions kept energy prices elevated and inflation risks in focus. Domestically, data softened. Distributive trade sales slowed to 7.3% YoY in January, signalling weaker retail momentum despite festive demand. The March US Federal Open Commitee meeting meeting left rates unchanged and maintained a cautious stance, which is likely to keep some upward pressure on local (Maybank) has extended a term loan facility of up to S$65 million (RM199 million) to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH) as the sole bank financier to partially finance the development of Singapore’s fourth egg farm (SG4EF). IFH is a subsidiary of SGX-listed Ellipsiz Ltd, and the project marks a significant step forward for both IFH and Singapore’s local food production landscape. The large scale farm will be situated on a site identified in collaboration with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and relevant government agencies. “By increasing local egg production, this project will advance the country’s goal of producing 30% of the nation’s protein needs KUALA LUMPUR: The shipping industry has urged the authorities to consider addressing operational issues at Pengerang Port, Johor by facilitating the deployment of permanent Royal Malaysian Customs Department officers and the introduction of round-the-clock services. In a statement, Maritime Network Sdn Bhd founder Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy said the absence of a full-time Customs presence at the port, coupled with limited operating hours, has resulted in significant delays, with vessel clearance processes taking up to 10 hours. The senior maritime executive with over 30 years of industry experience said the Customs office currently serving Pengerang Port is located in Sungai Rengit, about 20 minutes away, creating challenges for time-sensitive operations, particularly outside normal working hours. “Customs operations are limited to standard office hours, from 8am to 6pm, and are closed on weekends, while port activities operate 24 hours a day. Outside these hours, shipping operators are

o Maritime expert says absence of full-time officers and limited operating hours have resulted in significant delays

required to travel to the Pasir Gudang Customs Office, which involves a round trip of up to four hours, excluding processing time. “This results in critical delays. Documentation processes at Pengerang Port can take between eight and 10 hours, compared with less than three hours at the Port of Singapore,” he said. Jeyenderan said, for example, if cargo unloading is completed at midnight and the Bill of Lading is issued at 3am, operators will be

unable to process documentation immediately due to the closure of the Sungai Rengit office. He said as a result, documents must be taken to Pasir Gudang for endorsement before a pilot can be appointed for the vessel’s departure, significantly prolonging turnaround time. Jeyenderan added that in some cases, vessels are required to anchor temporarily while awaiting clearance, further affecting sailing schedules and increasing operational costs. “Pengerang Port is a strategic mega port with significant potential, and it is crucial that essential support services such as customs are aligned with industry needs to sustain Malaysia’s competitiveness,” he said. – Bernama

Malaysian bond yields set to stay range-bound in thin trading

Jeynderan says documentation processes at Pengerang Port can take between eight and 10 hours. – BERNAMAPIC

yields, the research firm noted. Touching on US Treasuries (UST), Kenanga IB said yields moved higher across the curve last week, rising between 0.2 and 12 bps. The 10-Y increased 3.5 bps to 4.265%, while the 2-Y rose more sharply by 12 bps to 3.773%. It said the 10-Y UST yield extended its uptrend after stronger-than-expected February producer prices, driven mainly by services, and firmer consumer spending, which signalled resilient demand and persistent inflation pressures. Industrial production also rose, while job openings increased and layoffs declined, easing concerns about growth. Still, the rise in yields remained contained by steady foreign demand. Foreign holdings of US Treasuries climbed to US$9.305 trillion in January from US$9.271 trillion in the previous month. On outlook, Kenanga IB said the UST yields may drift higher after the Fed held policy rates steady while signalling persistent inflation risks. It said energy-driven inflation stemming from the US–Iran conflict should reinforce a cautious policy stance and keep pressure on yields upward. “Near-term direction will be guided by key releases, including tonight’s jobless claims, Chair Powell’s speech and ADP employment data. “Flash PMI readings for US manufacturing and services will also be watched for signals on demand and pricing momentum,“ Kenanga IB said. by 2035, strengthening food security and reducing dependence on imports,“ Maybank and Ellipsiz said in a joint statement on Friday. Maybank Singapore country CEO Alvin Lee said the financing highlights Maybank’s role as a partner in achieving national priorities, and aligns with its new economy and sustainability mandate. “The SG4EF project will implement advanced agritech and smart warehousing solutions, and qualifies as an eligible social loan under our food security and sustainable food systems category. Together with Ellipsiz, we are committed to building a future-ready food ecosystem in Singapore,“ he added. – Bernama

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WD1578C NIMOTA LC125

180

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BHJ8003 CHEVROLET NABIRA

2012 TOYOTA HILUX DOUBLE CAB STD

BLR8733

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MCY2287 2017 TOYOTA VIOS 1.5J (A)

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14000

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BKY1144

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3000 3000

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2023 BMW MOTORRAD K50 R1250GS TROPHY EDITION

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JWH1250

MCG8298 2012 NAZA FORTE

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BPH8012

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Maybank extends S$65m loan for Singapore’s fourth egg farm project SINGAPORE: Malayan Banking Bhd

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8500 1700 9000 9500

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VKA9791 2022 WMOTO ES250 SSA9210A 2018 YAMAHA YZF-R25

VA2479 2016 ZONGSHEN ZS250GY-3(II)

VMA8908 2024 KTM RC 200 (936)

2023 KEEWAY PATAGONIAN EAGLE 250

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QM7213M

TCN7465 HONDA RS150R TRICO

1800 1800

VKH1422 HONDA RS150R

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