Ringgit Gains Against Singapore Dollar Unlikely To Hit Trade

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.

Affin Bank Projects 4.3 Pct GDP Growth For Malaysia This Year

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.

13MP Implementation Sets Malaysia’s Economic Direction, Benefits The Rakyat -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The year 2026 will mark the start of the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on translating policies into concrete actions to ensure the people receive the benefits, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

Vantris Energy Share Price Up In Early Trade On Two Work Orders Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd share price jumped as much as 10.39 per cent in early trade today after securing two work orders for the transportation and installation (T&I) of offshore facilities from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd worth RM1.4 billion. 

Malaysia Property Demand Remains Resilient Amid SST, Subsidy Changes -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Demand for property in Malaysia has remained robust despite the introduction of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and targeted fuel subsidy measures, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.

Singapore Economy Grows 5.7 Pct In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), extending the 4.3 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the republic’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Malaysia's Broad-Based Growth In 3Q Reflects Strong Cooperation -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded broad-based economic growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), driven by strong performance across all major sectors, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia Secures RM54.13 Bln Approved Digital Investments In 3Q 2025 -- MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded RM54.13 billion in approved Malaysia Digital (MD) investments in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), generating 21,815 high-value jobs across 402 digital companies, said the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from its previous gains to open lower on Friday as investors engaged in profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks.

Ringgit Climbs To Strongest Level Against US Dollar Since Early March 2021

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to another new high at Tuesday’s closing, touching 4.0615, the strongest level last seen in early March 2021, as expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut continued to pressure the greenback.

Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Profit-taking, Lack Of Fresh Market Catalysts

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Monday due to profit-taking and a lack of fresh market catalysts.

Key Rail Infrastructure Projects Advance Across Malaysia In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rail development recorded steady progress throughout 2025, marked by major milestones in national megaprojects, renewed cross-border ambitions, and intensified planning for long-term transport connectivity.