Malaysia Sees No Major Energy, Raw Material Risk To Semiconductor Industry -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not see energy supply or raw material shortages as a major risk to its semiconductor industry at this stage, supported by its status as a net gas exporter, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

Penang Does Not Need Supplementary Budget For Now - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 (Bernama) -- Penang does not require a supplementary budget for the time being as its financial position remains strong despite the global economic uncertainty.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For China's TMNCH

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of The Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company (China) Limited (TMNCH).

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies On Strong March Trade Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March.

MATRADE Maintains 2026 Trade Growth Forecast At 3-5 Pct Despite Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has maintained its 2026 trade growth projection of three per cent to five per cent, underpinned by a cautious outlook amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Malaysia's Trade Expands 10.4 Pct To RM789.85 Bln In 1Q 2026 Despite Global Uncertainties - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade remained on an expansionary path in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, expanding by 10.4 per cent to RM789.85 billion versus the same period in 2025, despite ongoing global uncertainties, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

World Bank Raises Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4 Pct On Strong Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.

AM Best Affirms CMB Wing Lung Insurance Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (CMBWLI), with a stable outlook.

Malaysia’s Economy Can Still Surprise On Upside, Says BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

Malaysia's Current Account Surplus To Grow 1.5-2.5 Pct Of GDP In 2026 - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has projected Malaysia’s current account surplus to widen to 1.5-2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, according to CIMB Treasury and Market Research.

Strong Domestic Fundamentals, Reform Measures To Support Ringgit In 2026 -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain positive in 2026, driven by strong domestic fundamentals and ongoing reform measures, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

 Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4-5 Pct In 2026 Backed By Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.