World Bank Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately At 4.1 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Tracking Firmer Regional Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly higher, tracking the firmer regional markets, with continued buying in selected heavyweight counters supporting the market sentiment, an analyst said.

Budget 2026 To Sustain Fiscal Consolidation Momentum - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- With the 2025 budget deficit on track to meet the target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Budget 2026 is expected to continue fiscal consolidation, aiming to narrow the deficit to 3.6 per cent of GDP, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said today.

Insurance, Takaful Industry Record Improvement In Service Excellence In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry has recorded an improvement in service excellence, with the latest Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) reaching a commendable 88 points in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Positive At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed positive at midday as buying momentum persisted throughout the morning trading session, led by the healthcare, industrial and consumer products and services counters, analysts said.

CIMB IB Expects OPR To Remain At 2.75 Pct In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in November, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Meltwater Scores Triple Comparably Win For Culture, Perks, And Work-Life Balance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has been recognised with three Comparably Awards, highlighting its continued commitment to employee happiness, support, and well-being.

Lower-income Malaysians Making Financial Progress, 55 Pct Start Retirement Planning In 2025 - Ringgitplus

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Financial comparison platform RinggitPlus has reported encouraging progress among lower-income Malaysians, with a growing proportion of respondents taking steps towards achieving long-term financial security.

Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.

TXCD Unit Wins RM11.24 Mln Sub-contract From RCCT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- TXCD Bhd said its indirect wholly owned unit, Ageson Kensetsu Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of award (LOA) from R & C Cergas Teguh Sdn Bhd (RCCT) to undertake sub-contract works worth RM11.24 million.

Tower B Fully Sold, Tower A Selling Fast As COVO Topping Out Marks 68 Pct Progress

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) COVO development in 16 Sierra has achieved a major milestone with Tower B fully sold and Tower A selling rapidly.

TII, NVIDIA Launch Region’s First AI & Robotics Joint Lab In Abu Dhabi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move for regional innovation, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and NVIDIA have launched the Middle East’s first Joint Lab dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.