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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by modest demand, as traders remained cautious and monitored ongoing economic developments.
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) -- Malaysia’s corporate bond issuance is projected to reach between RM130 billion and RM140 billion in 2026, remaining above the historical average of RM122 billion, according to RAM Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.0-4.20 against the US dollar this year, supported by structural improvements in Malaysia’s external accounts, although its upside remains constrained by global portfolio outflows and a stronger dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive market maintained its strong momentum in 2025, surpassing the 800,000-unit threshold for the second consecutive year, with total industry volume (TIV) rising to 820,752 units from 816,747 units last year, representing an increase of 0.5 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- About 84 per cent of chief executive officers (CEOs) in Malaysia plan to expand beyond their traditional industry boundaries over the next three years, targeting adjacent and fast-moving sectors, according to PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey – Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) has declared RM1.39 billion in income distribution for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), spanning 84 wholesale and retail funds.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade in 2025 reached its highest value on record, surpassing the RM3 trillion mark at RM3.06 trillion, a 6.3 per cent year-on-year increase, with exports exceeding imports to generate a RM151.80 billion trade surplus.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at Monday’s close and was mixed against its ASEAN peers, supported by signs of Malaysia’s economic resilience after advance gross domestic product expanded a stronger-than-expected 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index pared earlier losses, ending marginally lower after late buying lifted it to the day’s high of 1,712.33 at the close, amid mixed regional sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Japan P&I), with a stable outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to remain resilient this year, driven by the ongoing foreign direct investment (FDI) and robust infrastructure investment, said HSBC chief Asia economist Frederic Neumann.
