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High-impact Developers To Get Stronger Govt Support - Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Developers with projects that deliver strong social and environmental returns and align with regional priorities will receive stronger government backing, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

AI Capex Boom Could Boost Malaysia’s Economic Growth - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- A prolonged global artificial intelligence (AI)-driven capital expenditure (capex) boom could strengthen Malaysia’s trade position and support stronger-than-expected economic growth, according to research firm BMI.

Malaysia’s Fuel Subsidies Help E-hailing Drivers Stay On The Road Amid Cost Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- A mobility platform said Malaysia’s fuel subsidy mechanism continues to help e-hailing drivers manage rising operating costs, allowing many to remain on the road despite global fuel price pressures.

Ringgit Closes Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment Over China Data, FOMC Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday, as cautious sentiment prevailed in the foreign exchange market.

Digital Investments, AI Continue To Support Malaysia's Economic Growth -- Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth prospects remain positive, supported by inflows of foreign and domestic investments and sustained demand in the artificial intelligence (AI), data centre, and semiconductor sectors.

PIVB Keeps 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Unchanged At 4.6 Pct as Domestic Demand Supports Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast at 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with domestic demand still anchoring the expansion.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.

Shipping Firms Defer Sapangar Port Congestion Surcharge: Ewon

PENAMPANG, May 16 (Bernama) -- Shipping companies have agreed to defer the proposed congestion surcharge at the Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) following a series of engagements with Sabah’s Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET).

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With Upside Bias Next Week Amid Geopolitical, Earnings Watch

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a mild upside bias next week as investors continue assessing a complex mix of external geopolitical developments, resilient domestic macroeconomic conditions and critical earnings catalysts from the US technology sector.

Ringgit Set To Trade Between 3.94 And 3.96 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.94 and RM3.96 against the US dollar next week.

LSH Capital Receives RAC Letter Of Offer For RM197.9 Mln Land Project

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (LSH) has received an offer letter from Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) for the proposed sale and development of two parcels of land with a combined value of RM197.90 million in Petaling, Selangor.

Taiwan’s ALP Launches RM500 Mln Smart Cold Chain Facility In Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Taiwan property developer and operator of smart logistics infrastructure company, Ally Logistic Property (ALP), has launched its first purpose-built smart cold chain facility in Malaysia and second OMEGA project in the Klang Valley for approximately RM500 million.