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.

AKPK Introduces Siri Budi To Improve Malaysians' Financial Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has launched Siri BUDI, a four-volume Malay-language financial guide to strengthen money management among Malaysians from youth to retirement.

BNM Launches National Financial Literacy Strategy 2026-2030 To Drive Inclusion, Digitalisation, Accountability

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026-2030 (NS2.0) has been designed with a broader vision and stronger commitment, anchored on three complementary priorities: inclusion, digitalisation, and monitoring.

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

Ringgit Seen Firmer Ahead Of Budget 2026 On BNM's Stance, Fiscal Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to edge firmer ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement on Oct 10, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy stance and expectations of fiscal consolidation.

UOA Development Unit Sells Properties Worth RM200 Mln To UOA REIT Trustee

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- UOA Development Bhd’s 60 per cent-owned subsidiary, Everise Project Sdn Bhd, has entered into three conditional sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) worth RM200 million.

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.

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.

Personal Loan Applicants Exceeding RM100,000 To Attend Financial Education Module - BNM

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Consumers applying for personal financing with amounts exceeding RM100,000 will need to attend and complete a financial education module, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today.

BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$122.8 Bln As At Sept 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to US$122.8 billion as of Sept 12, 2025, from US$122.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Malaysia Must Reposition As A Technology Creator - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must reposition itself as a technology nation by becoming a creator of technologies rather than merely a user, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Targeted RON95 Subsidies A Landmark To Narrow Fiscal Deficit, Strengthen Debt -- Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.