Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Wall Street Gains, Positive Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as hopes grew for a resolution of the West Asia conflict, coupled with positive domestic economic data.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Vs Major Currencies, Eases Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mostly higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants await further developments in West Asia negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran.

Malaysia’s Inflation Rises 1.9 Pct In April 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 1.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in April 2026 to 136.9 from 134.3 in the same month last year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MISC Sees Growing Momentum In Women’s Maritime Participation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Women’s participation in Malaysia’s maritime industry is gaining momentum, with 909 female seafarers currently serving in the sector, said MISC Bhd president and group chief executive officer Zahid Osman.

Malaysia's Current Account Surplus Surges To RM15.2 Bln In 1Q 2026, Equivalent 3 Pct Of GDP

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continued to record a surplus in the current account balance (CAB) in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), amounting to RM15.2 billion, equivalent to 3.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), significantly higher than RM2.7 billion in 4Q 2025.

Malaysia Domestic Trade Activity Remains Robust Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties - KPDN

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic trade activity remains resilient and continues to expand amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, according to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN).

Ringgit Mostly Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies, Slips Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major and regional currencies, except the US dollar, amid positive signals from the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that could benefit both Washington and Beijing.

Malaysia’s Population Reaches 34.4 Million Amid Slower Growth Rate - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total population was estimated at 34.4 million in the first quarter of this year (1Q26) as compared with the 34.2 million recorded in the same period last year, with a slower growth of 0.5 per cent, according to the Demographic Statistics for 1Q 2026 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Malaysia’s Labour Demand Grew By 1.8 Pct Y-o-Y, Reaching 9.23 Mln Jobs In 1Q 2026 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s labour demand grew by 1.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), reaching 9.23 million jobs in the first quarter of this year, according to the Employment Statistics for Q1 2026 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

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.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead of US-China Meeting

Sand Unit Price Index Rises 0.4-14.5 Pct Nationwide In April 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of sand has jumped in April 2026, ranging from 0.4 per cent to 14.5 per cent nationwide, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).