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13MP, VM2026, Stronger Ringgit To Support Market In 1Q 2026 -- Malacca Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Domestic catalysts, particularly the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a strengthening ringgit environment, are expected to drive the market performance in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026.

Ringgit Starts 2026 Firmer On Weaker Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, as the greenback weakened on expectations of possible further United States Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in 2026.

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.

Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking But Rounds Off 2025 On High Note Vs Greenback

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Easier

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, weighed down by continuous profit-taking amid a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the softer regional market movement.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak For Sixth Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their buying streak for the sixth consecutive week, with net inflows of RM639.5 million, while local retailers recorded a fourth consecutive week of net outflows of RM90.2 million.

Dmitry Shubov Consulting Guides Southeast Asian Legal Tech Startups Into US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- A new generation of legal technology entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia is looking to enter the United States (US) market as the region’s business-to-business digital commerce sector is projected to reach US$130 billion by 2026. (US$1=RM4.04)

Malaysia's 2025 Exports Hit RM1.45 Trillion As Of November

KEPALA BATAS, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient In 2025 Amid Tariff Wars, Geopolitical Turbulence

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has maintained its economic resilience in 2025, supported by the country’s trade neutrality and openness despite United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff wars and geopolitical turbulence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

HARMAN Acquires ZF's ADAS Business For 1.5 Bln Euros To Boost SDV Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business of ZF Group for 1.5 billion euros, strengthening its position in the fast-evolving software-defined vehicle (SDV) market. (1 Euro = RM4.77)