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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance in January 2026 remained robust, rising 12.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM272.37 billion, compared to RM241.97 billion in the same period last year, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures ended higher on Thursday, after a two-day holiday following a rally in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil and energy futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research has revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast slightly upward to 4.5 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously, to reflect the stronger momentum heading into the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), offset by the higher base effect in the second half of 2026.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy recorded a very positive performance in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2025 with a 6.3 per cent growth, exceeding initial expectations, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent in 2025 on account of strong domestic demand and favourable exports exceeding the forecast range of 4-4.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The government is optimistic of Malaysia’s ability to achieve encouraging economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) based on the current economic vibrancy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to a fresh high of 3.8995 against the US dollar on Thursday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Plastic powder manufacturer Polymer Link Holdings Bhd is targeting growth in Australia following the leasing of a new warehouse facility there.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals supported the local currency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Wednesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of key United States labour market data release.
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
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.
