IMF Maintains Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast At 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. 

Ringgit Up Against Major Currencies But Eases Vs Greenback Amid US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 -- The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to the greenback to hedge against market volatility amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.

Eco Expo Asia 2025 To Spotlight Green Innovations For Carbon Neutrality 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia, themed “Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, will be held from Oct 28 to 31 at AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring more than 300 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions.

25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum Serves As A Platform For ASEAN's Energy Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2025 (AEBF) commences tomorrow, serving as the platform to strengthen regional collaboration and mobilise partnerships that accelerate ASEAN’s energy transformation.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback, Other Currencies On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on improved local market sentiment, supported by positive remarks from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and expectations of a shift in US Federal Reserve policy, analysts said.

Bank Negara Malaysia To Adopt MYOR-i As Mandatory Islamic Benchmark Rate From July 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will adopt the Malaysian Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) as the mandatory reference rate for all Islamic financial products beginning July 1, 2027, marking a major structural reform in the country’s Islamic finance landscape.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Dollar Firms On Trade Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at Monday’s close, reflecting renewed strength in the greenback amid lingering trade tensions between the United States and China.

PM Anwar To Inaugurate 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will inaugurate the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 15-17, 2025, under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship.

Malaysia, Brazil Sign Memorandum To Cooperate In Semiconductor Sector - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) – Malaysia will sign a memorandum of cooperation with Brazil in the semiconductor sector and hold negotiations with India to strengthen technological and industrial collaboration between both countries, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong today.

Malaysia’s Medical Tourism Growth To Be Driven By Initiatives, Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is expected to sustain strong growth, supported by targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

DPM Fadillah To Chair 43rd ASEAN Energy Ministers’ Meeting On Oct 16-17

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the  Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), will chair the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and its related meetings, scheduled for Oct 16-17, 2025.

Ringgit Holds Steady As Post-budget Optimism Balances Stronger Greenback

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Monday morning as investors remained biased towards the greenback, while positive local developments following Budget 2026 helped offset the pressure.