Sabah Products’ Export Sales Potential Reaches RM95.9 Mln - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 (Bernama) -- The marketability of Sabah entrepreneurs’ products in international markets improved last year, with potential sales value reaching RM95.9 million.

CPO Futures Seen Bearish Next Week On High Inventories

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, weighed down by high stock levels and profit-taking activities.

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

Central Bank Has Priced Potential Scenarios For West Asia Conflict Into 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Malaysia Records 5.4 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q 2026 Driven By Robust Domestic Demand - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent with robust domestic demand, investment activities and export continued to drive growth, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Iran Conflict May Boost Drilling Activities Off Sabah, Says Labuan O&G Player

LABUAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- The unresolved conflict involving Iran is expected to indirectly drive more active oil drilling activities in Sabah waters, said Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Oil and Gas Bureau chairman Masnawi Nawe.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Early Gains Ahead Of 1Q GDP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened firmer on Friday but turned lower thereafter, despite Wall Street’s strong overnight performance, as investors locked in profits and turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter 2026 gross domestic product announcement later in the day.

Sky Blue Cinematix Appointed To Support FC Barcelona Brand Activities In India 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Sky Blue Cinematix announced its appointment by United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Aspin Holding as an Associate to support commercial activities and brand integrations linked to FC Barcelona in India.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Selective Buying In Small Caps

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session marginally higher, supported by buying interest in small-cap stocks, while several heavyweight counters saw intermittent profit-taking activities.

1Q GDP Growth To Meet Initial Forecast Of 5.3 Pct, Potentially Better -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Economic growth for the first quarter (1Q) of this year is expected to meet the advance forecast of 5.3 per cent, if not better, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.

Rubber Market Ends Sharply Higher, Hits New 2026 High Amid Tight Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply higher on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026, supported by the persistent concerns over tight natural rubber supply across major producing countries and a decline in local rubber production, a dealer said.

Sabah Port Congestion Now Systemic Logistics Issue, Says CILTM Sabah Chairman

LABUAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah has significant potential to strengthen its trade competitiveness and economic resilience by addressing long-standing logistics and port efficiency challenges, according to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah.