ASEAN's Position As Regional Economic Powerhouse Remains Intact -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s position as an emerging regional economic powerhouse remains intact, as does its commitment to deepen economic integration, such as in the area of finance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast Raised To 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026 -- IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. 

Semiconductor Sector To Benefit From Supply Chain Focus In 13MP – Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s role in the global supply chain.

Camaroe Inks Underwriting Agreement With M&A Securities For ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Camaroe Bhd has inked an underwriting agreement with M & A Securities Sdn Bhd for its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Sabah Carbon Governance Enactment Opens Up Investment Opportunities - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 29 (Bernama) -- The passing of the Climate Change and Carbon Governance Enactment 2025 at the Sabah State Assembly sitting on July 8 has opened up opportunities for Sabah to attract investors in the carbon market, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Sun Bus Tech Targets Completion Of 310 Rapid KL Buses By February 2026

JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 (Bernama) -- Johor-based bus body manufacturer, Sun Bus Tech Sdn Bhd aims to complete 310 Rapid KL buses under a local assembly (Completely Knocked Down-CKD) project with Prasarana Malaysia Bhd by February 2026.

Malaysia Must Nurture Tech Giants To Become ASEAN MNCs - Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strive to nurture more technology (tech)-driven companies that can grow into ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) and eventually establish a global footprint, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Export Performance In July

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed by Malaysian palm oil's weaker export performance in July.

Multitude Of Positive Factors Entrench Malaysia’s Economy On Growth Trajectory – BNM Governor

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.

Revised GDP Growth Forecast Reflects Malaysia’s Economic Realities -- Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – The revised projection for Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2025 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a realistic forecast that aligns with the economy’s underlying growth potential, said economist Professor Geoffrey Williams.

Two Bumiputera Companies Targeted For Bursa Malaysia Listing By Year-end – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The government aims to have at least two Bumiputera companies listed on Bursa Malaysia by the end of this year.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Profit-taking

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, amid profit-taking that triggered a short-term pullback, a dealer said.