Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved local market sentiment ahead of Budget 2026, which is expected to be a key catalyst for the currency.

Efforts To Reduce Deficit Expected To Be Priority In Budget 2026 – Johari

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has hinted that Budget 2026 will prioritise efforts to reduce the country's fiscal deficit.

Govt Likely To Table Expansionary Budget 2026, Deficit Seen Narrowing Gradually

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to table an expansionary Budget 2026, with the fiscal deficit projected at around 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), compared with an estimated 3.8 per cent this year, according to an economist.

Budget 2026 To Strengthen Social Protection, Build Future Industries -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will strengthen social protection and lift household resilience, while the investment focus will be on semiconductors, energy transition, digitalisation, startups, and the industries of tomorrow, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Budget 2026 Must Balance Fiscal Discipline And Sustainable Growth To Ensure Banking Sector Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must strike the right balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures to ensure resilience in the banking sector and the broader economy, said RHB Banking Group.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Fiscal Optimism Ahead Of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by renewed buying interest amid optimism that the Malaysian government will maintain fiscal discipline and gradually reduce the fiscal deficit as a percentage of gross domestic product in Budget 2026.

Ringgit Opens Lower As Markets Await Budget 2026 Fiscal Cues

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as traders anticipated range-bound trading ahead of the tabling of Budget 2026, with attention focused on the government’s fiscal deficit targets to be unveiled later this week.

Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit Narrows 10.6 Pct In Jan-Aug, On Track To Meet 2025 Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cumulative fiscal deficit narrowed by 10.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM49.4 billion as of August 2025, keeping the government on track to meet its full-year target of RM80 billion or 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Budget 2026 To Reinforce Govt Commitment To Strengthen Fiscal Space - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.

Ringgit Seen Firmer Ahead Of Budget 2026 On BNM's Stance, Fiscal Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to edge firmer ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement on Oct 10, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy stance and expectations of fiscal consolidation.

Budget 2026: Navigating Challenges With Fiscal, Policy Anchors – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will serve as a fiscal and policy anchor to navigate near-term challenges, while laying the groundwork for sustainable and inclusive development, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).