KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.3 per cent for both 2026 and 2027, representing an upward revision of 0.3 percentage points.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Strong corporate governance anchored in trust and accountability is essential for sustaining investor confidence and strengthening Malaysia’s capital markets amid rising global uncertainty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, supported by stronger export performance, a trader said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their upward momentum on Tuesday, closing higher as market sentiment was further supported by escalating trade tensions between the United States (US) and the European Union.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Maybank plans to introduce a new retail banking application (app) to replace its existing MAE app, as part of a broader technology investment to enhance digital capabilities and strengthen customer engagement across the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- PJBumi Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Rig Capital Pte Ltd, has signed a contract to purchase five sets of drilling rig from Gaoyou Hao Xiang Petroleum Machinery Co Ltd for RM161.64 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- ISF Group Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 31.14 times, with 11,446 applications for 1.61 billion shares, valued at around RM530 million, ahead of its listing on Malaysia Securities Bhd’s ACE Market on Jan 28, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The slight uptick in Malaysia’s December 2025 consumer price index (CPI) to 1.6 per cent is within normal monthly fluctuations, an academic said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, as the market sentiment turned cautious amid rising tariff tension between the United States and the European Union.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, in line with the weaker underlying cash market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) – Finland is offering its expertise in high technology, information and communication technology (ICT), connectivity and cybersecurity, among other sectors, to further deepen collaboration with Malaysia amid surging demand from the data centre economy.
DUNGUN, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Central Terengganu Development Authority (Ketengah) has approved a RM48.355 million budget for the First Rolling Plan (RP1) under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), involving the implementation of 28 projects this year.
