Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists

JS-SEZ, Rising FDI Boost Malaysia’s Data Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Sectors

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeing strong momentum in data centre and advanced manufacturing developments, driven by rising foreign direct investment (FDI) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Australia-based project advisory and management consultancy firm, TBH Consultancy.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downward momentum at midday on continued selling pressure in selected heavyweight counters, led by industrial products and services, transportation and logistics, as well as financial services sectors.

Menicon Starts Commercial Production At Kedah Contact Lens Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon Co Ltd announced that its new manufacturing facility in Kedah, Malaysia, its largest site to date, has commenced commercial production.

Haily Group Unit Bags RM48.21 Mln Construction Job In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Haily Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Haily Construction Sdn Bhd (Haily Construction) has accepted a letter of award from Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd for a construction job worth RM48.21 million in Johor.

Weak Global Sentiment Pulls Bursa Malaysia Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, extending its mild pullback as negative global sentiment weighed on risk appetite, said an economist.

Melaka To Get Over RM9 Bln Investment To Build AI Data Centre In Jasin

MELAKA, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Melaka is set to receive an investment of more than RM9 billion to develop the state’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-based data centre.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower On Profit-Taking

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end lower today as profit-taking emerged following recent gains. 

FBM KLCI Delivers Strong Start In January -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Binastra Unit Bags RM503 Mln Kuala Lumpur Data Centre Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM503 million contract from Exsim Sri Permai Sdn Bhd for a proposed data centre development in Jalan Sri Permaisuri, Kuala Lumpur.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Despite Lower Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a lower Wall Street overnight performance. 

Pintaras Jaya's Unit Bags Works Subcontract Worth RM35.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Pintaras Jaya Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Pintaras (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, has won a subcontract for a proposed bridge construction in Kuching, Sarawak, worth RM35.5 million.