Rakuten Trade Lifts 2025 FBM KLCI Target To 1,650

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has raised its FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) target to 1,650 from 1,630 for 2025, buoyed by renewed foreign fund inflows into Asia.

MBSB IB Sees Budget 2026 Prioritising First-time House Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects Budget 2026 to continue its focus to improve home ownership for first-time buyers, with incentives to include stamp duty exemptions and a Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to support the low- to middle-income group.

MBSB IB Anticipates Malaysia's IPI Growth To Moderate To 2.0 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection for Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth to moderate to around 2.0 per cent this year, compared to 3.7 per cent last year.

Ringgit Holds Steady Versus Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Report

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the American dollar and strengthened versus other major currencies at the close on Thursday, as investors awaited the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later tonight.

Kenanga IB Holds Malaysia's 2025 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.

MBSB IB Revises 2025 MGS Yield Forecast To 3.40 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised its 2025 projection for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield to end the year at around 3.40 per cent, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

Malaysia's Banking Sector Resilient Amid Trade Tension, Slower Growth - S&P Global 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking sector is well-positioned to navigate trade tensions and softer growth, driven by a strong labour market and stable household finances, said S&P Global Ratings. 

Fitch Lifts World Growth Outlook, Warns Of US Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has lifted its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.4 per cent from 2.2 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter data, but said evidence of a United States (US) slowdown is mounting.

US Pizza Targets 200 Outlets By End-2026

SHAH ALAM, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s largest home-grown halal pizza chain, US Pizza, aims to expand to 200 outlets by the end of 2026 following positive business growth in recent years.

Farm Fresh Optimistic On Profit Growth With Expansion In Asean Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Johor-based dairy product specialist Farm Fresh Bhd remains optimistic about its profit growth next year, supported by steady progress in both local and overseas projects.

BMI: Malaysia's Average LPG Demand To Grow 0.8 Pct Annually Between 2025 And 2034

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s average liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) demand growth rate is projected to slow to 0.8 per cent annually between 2025 and 2034, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

BMI: Clear CCUS Regulations, Fiscal Incentives Boost Malaysia’s Investor Appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s robust regulatory framework and fiscal incentives for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) are making it more attractive for near-term investments and project development.