Malaysia's GDP To Grow At 4.6 Pct In 2025 -- MBSB IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 4.6 per cent this year.
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Ringgit Likely To Trade Between 4.13-4.16 With Slight Upward Bias Next Week
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.
Malaysia On Track For Higher End-2025 Growth After Strong 3Q GDP - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong 5.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) places the country firmly on track to achieve the higher end of 2025 growth target of 4.0 per cent to 4.8 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking, Cautious Regional Sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, dragged down by profit-taking in heavyweight counters amid cautious sentiment across regional markets.
Johor's RM2.546 Bln Budget 2026 To Have RM4.45 Mln Surplus
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Johor government today tabled a state budget of RM2.546 billion for 2026 compared with RM1.999 billion last year, with efforts to focus on safeguarding Johoreans’ welfare and well-being as well as to strengthen the state’s fiscal position.
Perak Records RM6.25 Bln Investments Involving 203 Projects As Of June – MB
KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The state of Perak recorded investments worth RM6.25 billion involving 203 projects as of June this year, potentially generating over 5,000 job opportunities, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Maintaining OPR At 2.75 Pct Provides Better Predictability In Borrowing Costs - Economist
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Maintaining the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent would provide better predictability in borrowing costs, allowing Malaysians to plan capital expenditures and asset purchases with confidence, said an economist.
Govt Fiscal Policy To Balance Economic Growth And People’s Needs, Says Treasury Sec-gen
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government's fiscal policy remains committed to supporting the country's development objectives while ensuring that the well-being of the people continues to be a top priority, Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said.
Highlights From Economic & Fiscal Outlook 2026 Reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights from the Finance Ministry’s Economic Outlook 2026 and Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2026 reports:
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.
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.
Malaysia's Economic Narrative Has Shifted In Last Two Years - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised that Malaysia’s economic narrative has shifted from uncertainty to recovery and from defensive measures to proactive restructuring in the past two years.