Palm Oil Sector Holds Steady In 2025 As Golden Crop Spared From Debilitating US Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil sector heaved a huge sigh of relief after it was exempted from the 19 per cent import tariff imposed

Malaysia’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained the stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing regulatory initiatives designed to increase insurance penetration and phased de-tariffication of motor and fire insurance.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Vs Greenback Ahead Of Key US Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the US dollar on Monday, extending gains after hovering near the 4.09 level last week, as investors remained constructive ahead of upcoming key US data.

Airports, Regulations, Infra Must Evolve Amid Surging ASEAN Aviation Demand - Capt Izham

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Airports, regulations and infrastructure across the region must evolve rapidly to keep pace with surging air travel demand, with ASEAN expected to emerge as the world’s third-largest economy in the next decade, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

Dassault Systemes Expands AI Partnerships To Power Malaysia’s Innovation-Driven Economy

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Dassault Systèmes is ramping up its collaboration with Malaysian industry and government partners to accelerate the adoption of virtual twin technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI), positioning the country for a new phase of industrial and aerospace transformation under the National AI Roadmap.

CIMB Sees 68 Pct Earnings Surge For Building Materials In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd projects Malaysia’s building materials sector’s core earnings will rise to 68 per cent in 2026, up sharply from a forecasted 15 per cent in 2025, before moderating to 16 per cent in 2027.

CIMB Securities Expects 6.4 Pct Q-o-q Earnings Rise For O&G Sector In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The oil and gas (O&G) sector is expected to record a 6.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) earnings increase in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Malaysian Palm Oil Stock To Rise 3 Pct To 2.93 Mln Tonnes In December -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are projected to rise 3.0 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 2.93 million tonnes in December 2025, as a modest 2.0 per cent m-o-m increase in exports will be insufficient to offset expected output, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Govt Optimistic To Achieve 4.8 Pct Economic Growth Target For 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that the country’s economic growth will reach the upper end of its targeted range, namely 4.8 per cent for 2025.

IATA Optimistic On Malaysia’s Aviation Outlook As Regional Recovery Accelerates

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) remains upbeat about Malaysia’s aviation recovery in 2026 as the country stands to benefit from the Asia-Pacific market - the world’s fastest-growing air travel region.

MBSB: VMY 2026 And AI To Boost Malaysia’s Economy, Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) to be a key driver of Malaysia’s economy and equities market next year, with related sectors poised to benefit.