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Economic

MIDA Sees Broader Investment Pipeline Beyond Data Centres In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is expected to see a variety of potential investments into various sectors this year, rather than solely focusing on data centres. 

Malaysia Likely See Net Foreign Equity Inflow In 2026 Amid Rising Investor Confidence - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equities markets are likely to see a net inflow of foreign investment this year amid heightened investor confidence, driven by improving market sentiment.

CIMB IB Sees Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth At 5.3 Pct, Full-year At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Strong crude palm oil production and manufacturing performance likely propelled the country’s fourth quarter (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), implying a full-year growth of 4.8 per cent, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Revision Of Minimum Salary For Employment Pass For Expatriates Is Timely, Will Safeguard Local Talent Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The minimum salary revision for employment passes for expatriates, which will take effect in June 2026, is a strategic move by the government to protect the interests of the local talent pool.

Rimbunan Sawit To Sell 1,504 Ha In Miri To Trinity Capital For RM28 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Rimbunan Sawit Bhd's (RSB) is selling 1,504 hectares in Batang Baram, Miri for RM28 million.

Ant International Leverages Qr Networks To Power Over Two Bln Cross-border Transactions In 2025

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International supported more than two billion cross-border digital transactions in 2025 for merchants across its core emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

AAX Fully Secures RM1 Bln Private Placement At RM1.65 Per Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has fully secured its RM1 billion private placement at RM 1.65 per share. 

AirBorneo Flights To Switch From MH To MY Flight Codes On Jan 14

KUCHING, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo flights previously operating under the MH flight codes (MH3000 series) will, effective from Jan 14, be reflected under the MY flight codes (MY3000 series) following the airline’s planned transition to its own Departure Control System (DCS).

5E Resources Gets Bursa's Approval ACE Market Listing

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Waste management services provider 5E Resources Holdings Bhd (5E Resources) has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for its proposed listing on the ACE Market.

Premium Oxygenated Drinking Water ‘OXYKA’ Launched, RM5 Mln In Sales Targeted This Year

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 13 (Bernama) — The ready-to-drink water distribution and marketing company behind the Haos Ek? brand, ADIN Marketing Group Sdn Bhd, today officially launched OXYKA, an oxygenated and alkaline drinking water product with a pH level of 8.5, designed to meet the need for high-quality hydration in modern lifestyles.

Malaysia’s CPO Output To Ease Slightly To 19.5-19.8 Mln Tonnes In 2026 -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production in 2026 is projected to ease slightly to between 19.50 million tonnes and 19.80 million tonnes compared to 20.28 million tonnes recorded in 2025, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Gold Prices To Remain Firm Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Says Malaysia Gold Association

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to continue their uptrend this year due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and global uncertainties, Malaysia Gold Association chairman of the Shariah Advisory Board Datuk Prof Dr Mohamad Akram Laldin said today.