By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, as heavy rainfall continues to persist across key producing regions, adversely affecting rubber productivity, an industry expert Denis Low said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Potential upside from the front-loading of electrical and electronics (E&E) shipments ahead of phased United States tariffs on a broader range of semiconductor products could support Malaysia’s external trade in 2026, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 integrates clear quality benchmarks by refocusing employment targets on higher value-added job creation, said an economist.
JAKARTA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its benchmark policy rate at 4.75 per cent, citing heightened global uncertainty while keeping the door open for potential easing.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its 2026 inflation projection at 1.8 per cent (2025: 1.4 per cent), near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, reflecting firmer domestic demand.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, mirroring gains in regional markets, as sentiment improved following robust domestic economic growth.
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar is seen as a positive development for the Malaysian economy, thus offering direct benefits to the people and the country's business and investment sectors.
LABUAN, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Members of the Advisory Council of Labuan Corporation commenced their inaugural meeting today, focusing on strengthening the island’s economy and addressing several outstanding and emerging economic challenges.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade firmer and remain around the 3.90 level against the US dollar next week, supported by the strong domestic economic growth momentum that continues to influence market sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar after hitting a fresh high on Thursday, as investors locked in gains ahead of a shortened trading week due to the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday.
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 region’s ambitious green energy path under the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiatives must be underpinned not only by infrastructure, but also by commercial viability to translate regional ambitions into execution, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief grid officer Hasmarizal Hassan.
