Malaysia Eyeing Conclusion Of MKFTA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the conclusion of the Malaysia–Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA), which is seen as a platform to deepen trade linkages between the two countries. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday as investor sentiment weakened amid the absence of concrete deals and policy breakthroughs between China and the United States following US President Donald Trump’s visit to China. 

PIVB Keeps 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Unchanged At 4.6 Pct as Domestic Demand Supports Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast at 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with domestic demand still anchoring the expansion.

​​​​​​​Malaysia Well-positioned To Gain From Global Supply Chain Shift -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing global supply chain restructuring as multinational corporations continue diversifying operations beyond China and Taiwan amid persistent geopolitical tensions, according to Apex Securities Bhd.

Omantel Unveils AI Centre of Excellence, AI Startups Program

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Omantel has launched its AI Centre of Excellence aimed at accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and supporting the development of scalable digital products across multiple sectors.

Pyxis Group, Principia Consulting Form Joint Venture For Commodity, Energy Markets 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Pyxis Group and Principia Consulting announced a strategic joint venture to jointly serve global commodity and energy markets.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Mid-morning

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned lower at mid-morning, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights, mainly in the financial services and consumer products and services counters.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week, recording net inflows of RM233.2 million last week amid continued foreign selling across regional equity markets.

Westports Shares Up After Stronger 1Q 2026 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Port operator Westports Holdings Bhd was among Bursa Malaysia’s top early gainers after posting higher results in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026). 

T&E Report Ranks Singapore Changi Among Most Carbon-Intensive Airports 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Transport & Environment (T&E) and ODI Global announced that Singapore Changi Airport ranked ninth among the world’s most carbon-intensive airports in 2023, generating 14.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

Gold Li Plans First High-rise Residential Project In Muar By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Johor-based property developer Gold Li Holdings Bhd plans to launch its first high-rise residential project in 2027 as part of its strategy to expand beyond its traditional landed property segment.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.