Malaysia’s Current Account To Strengthen - Kenanga 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account position is set to improve with tailwinds strengthening through 2025-2026 and a higher projected surplus of 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) versus 1.4 per cent previously.

Malaysia's Services Trade Returns To Surplus, Supporting RM12.2 Bln Current Account Surplus In 3Q 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services trade returned to surplus after 56 quarters, supporting a RM12.2 billion current account surplus in the third quarter (3Q) 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Extends Winning Run Against US Dollar, Almost Breaching 13-Month High

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, marking its eighth straight day of gains as improved risk sentiment continued to support the local note.

Govt Continues To Introduce Investment Policy Reforms, Strengthens Malaysia's Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to introduce progressive reforms in investment and trade policies to strengthen Malaysia’s global competitiveness, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) today.

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

Budget 2026 To Incorporate Key 13MP Elements -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will incorporate key elements of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which sets out the country’s priorities, Finance Ministry II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Targeted RON95 Subsidies A Landmark To Narrow Fiscal Deficit, Strengthen Debt -- Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

AmBank Economist Forecasts Ringgit At 4.27 Against US Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to settle at 4.27 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, on a slight rebound in US dollar strength and reduced support from Malaysia’s trade account.

RHB Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM803.50 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM803.50 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), up 11.2 per cent from RM722.31 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Hong Leong Financial Group Posts Higher FY2025 Net Profit Of RM3.25 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd’s (HLFG) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) rose to RM3.25 billion from RM3.19 billion in the previous financial year, driven by improved performance of commercial banking and insurance.

Malaysia's Current Account Balance To Remain In Surplus This Year - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's current account balance is expected to remain in surplus of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today.