Dewan Negara Approves Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026 for the first additional operating expenditure for 2025 amounting to RM8.4 billion.

Photonics Sector Could Expand Malaysia’s OSAT Market To US$4.6 Bln By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry could see new opportunities from the growing photonics sector, with the market projected to expand to about US$4.6 billion by 2030 as demand for optical networking infrastructure rises.

Next Gen Investors Focus More On Emergency, Travel Fund - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Younger investors tend to focus less on retirement and more on immediate priorities with building emergency savings ranked first with 46 per cent, funding travel at 39 per cent ranking higher than making large, long-term investments at 15 per cent.

MBSB IB Keeps LHI 2026 Earnings Forecast Unchanged Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained its 2026 earnings forecasts for Leong Hup International Bhd (LHI), noting that any potential penalty arising from ongoing legal proceedings would likely be treated as an exceptional or non-core item.

Guangdong Eyes Deeper Economic Cooperation With Southeast Asia, Malaysia

From Nurhafizah Tan

BEIJING, March 7 (Bernama)  -- China’s Guangdong province is looking to deepen economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, through closer industrial integration, expanded market channels and increased two-way investments.

Gold Futures End Lower On Firm US Dollar, Higher Real Yields

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday due to rising US real yields and a still-firm US dollar.

Kenanga IB Sees BNM Maintaining OPR At 2.75 Pct Through 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2026, supported by manageable inflation and resilient domestic economic conditions, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB). 

Strong Economic Fundamentals Pivotal To Maintaining Ringgit’s Strength, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals, positive growth prospects and ongoing reform measures will continue to support the ringgit in the face of conflict in the Middle East, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Asia's Processing, Packaging Industry To Grow On F&B Demand This Year -- Informa Markets

BANGKOK, March 6 (Bernama) -- The processing and packaging industry across Asia is expected to see continued growth this year, particularly driven by increasing demand from the food and beverage (F&B) sector and expanding manufacturing activities across the region.

Gold Futures Close Lower As Safe-haven Demand Eases

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) settled lower on Thursday despite gains in COMEX gold futures, as shifting market sentiment reduced the urgency for investors to hold the precious metal as a geopolitical hedge.

BNM Keeps OPR Steady At 2.75 Pct As Supportive Policy Stance Continues -- Economists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent reflects a policy stance that remains supportive in the face of an increasingly uncertain external environment.

Chaoyang Unveils 16 Measures To Boost Global Enterprise Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Beijing's Chaoyang District, a frontline hub for opening up, officially released the 16 Measures to Support the International Development of Enterprises in Chaoyang District at the 2026 Beijing Chaoyang Business Environment and High-Quality Development Conference.