Domestic Demand, E-Commerce Boom Drive Malaysia’s Logistics Sector – Kenanga Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s logistics sector continues to fare better, supported by resilient domestic demand and e-commerce activity, despite a moderation in overall trade growth, according to Kenanga Research. 

Kenanga IB: Petrochemical Prices May See Short-term Upside In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower As Risk Aversion Lifts US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as global risk appetite turned more cautious, prompting investors to pare exposure to emerging-market assets.

MATRADE Steps Up Global Push For Malaysian Exporters With 203 Programmes Lined Up For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade development and promotion programmes.

CPO Futures Seen Range-bound Next Week On Caution Amid Elevated Stock Level

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound next week on caution amid elevated stock levels.

Ringgit Poised To Extend Gains Next Week On Solid Fundamentals

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.

Rubber Market Set To Trade Sideways With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, moving sideways with a slight upward bias, said industry expert Denis Low.

13MP, VM2026, Stronger Ringgit To Support Market In 1Q 2026 -- Malacca Securities

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.

Kenanga IB Maintains 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct

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). 

Malaysia's December PMI Remains At 50.1, Unchanged From November - S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 remained unchanged at 50.1 from November’s reading.

Ringgit Starts 2026 Firmer On Weaker Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, as the greenback weakened on expectations of possible further United States Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in 2026.

Malaysia Enters Fourth Phase Of E-invoicing To Strengthen Tax System, Ease SME Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered the fourth phase of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) rollout today, marking another part of the government’s effort to strengthen tax administration while easing the compliance burden on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).