KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow by 4.6 per cent to 4.9 per cent over the next three years, supported by household consumption, artificial intelligence-related investments, and technology exports, said S&P Global Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Return on equity (ROE) for the plantation sector is expected to remain robust in 2026–2027, supported by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices amid supply tightness and the ongoing West Asia conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, underpinned by expectations of stable earnings in 2026 across banking, utilities, energy and healthcare sectors, alongside strong domestic liquidity and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF), a RM5 billion financing facility to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including microenterprises, affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem this year through supply chain integration, local capability development and high-value partnerships, with platforms such as SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMICON SEA) 2026 expected to play a catalytic role.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot continue to rely on broad-based subsidies and price controls, and must instead shift its focus towards managing supply, prioritising spending and reducing dependence on external resources amid ongoing supply constraints, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s combined RM10 billion support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to strengthen their resilience against the impact of the West Asia crisis, says an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysians are urged to be prudent in fuel consumption, to stretch the country’s energy buffer beyond June as global uncertainties are expected to persist, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s outlook remains firm, supported by underlying macroeconomic fundamentals, with the market expected to retest the 3.88 level against the US dollar, reflecting short-term market positioning rather than a shift in the currency’s trajectory, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the current strength of the country’s financial institutions, which support national aspirations, is seen as the foundation of the national economic system, especially in confronting the uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis.
BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.
