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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Strong crude palm oil production and manufacturing performance likely propelled the country’s fourth quarter (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), implying a full-year growth of 4.8 per cent, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Tuesday, hovering towards the RM4.05 level at the close after opening at RM4.06, as the constant attack by the Trump administration against the Federal Reserve (Fed) hurt market confidence and weakened the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, with the key index rising by 0.44 per cent amid buying support for banking and plantation counters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and electronic products as well as data centre infrastructure.
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.
From Muhammad Saufee Rosman
ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Turkiye forms part of Malaysia’s strategic efforts to review and strengthen the implementation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
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.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 (Bernama) — Bioeconomy Corporation aims to generate at least RM2.2 billion in revenue from companies under its BioNexus Status and Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) programmes in 2026, said chief executive officer Mohd Khairul Fidzal Abdul Razak.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 remained unchanged at 50.1 from November’s reading.
