24d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher in early trade as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a potential Chinese New Year (CNY) rally, with Venezuela-related developments having little impact on local sentiment.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Domestic catalysts, particularly the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a strengthening ringgit environment, are expected to drive the market performance in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) to usher in a busy period for the renewable energy sector, potentially marked by the rollout of solar bids under the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) 6 programme.
1m ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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UALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation is projected to edge higher to 1.8 per cent in 2026, near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the solar sector to grow next year, driven by higher engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contributions.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- b Bhd was among the top gainers in early trade today following positive earnings results in the first quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026).
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are projected to rise 3.0 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 2.93 million tonnes in December 2025, as a modest 2.0 per cent m-o-m increase in exports will be insufficient to offset expected output, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).