RHB IB Sees Steady Cement Demand From 13MP Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd expects cement demand to remain steady, supported by infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has targeted RM430 billion in gross development expenditure for the 2026–2030 period, compared with RM415 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan.

Consumer Sector To Benefit From SSPA Pay Rises, SARA 2.0 Support – HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer sector is poised to gain from higher disposable income following phase 2 of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustments and the ongoing implementation of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by stable regional foreign exchange conditions, despite firmer US economic data overnight.

PM Anwar Calls For Malaysia-Turkiye Cooperation In Technology, Digitalisation And AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia and Turkiye should work together in areas such as sharing technologies, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to confront global challenges and achieve mutual prosperity.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US Economic Data Releases

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as markets adopted a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases later tonight, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds 0.27 Pct On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights.

IHEC 2026 Eyes RM500 Mln In Halal Trade Opportunities, Engagements

BANGI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The International Halal Economic Conference 2026 (IHEC 2026) is targeting trade and business engagements worth RM500 million.

Malaysia’s Real Estate Market To Shift From Resilience To Relevance In 2026 -- CBRE WTW

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate market in 2026 is expected to evolve from resilience to relevance, underpinned by economic stability, policy reforms and infrastructure-led development, according to CBRE WTW Valuation and Advisory Sdn Bhd (CBRE WTW).

Bioeconomy Corporation Targets RM2.2 Bln Revenue In 2026

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 (Bernama) — Bioeconomy Corporation aims to generate at least RM2.2 billion in revenue from companies under its BioNexus Status and Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) programmes in 2026, said chief executive officer Mohd Khairul Fidzal Abdul Razak. 

Pro Qaseh Technique To Coordinate Aceh Oil And Gas Investments

By Mohd Zaid Mohd Noor

CHUKAI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Pro Qaseh Technique Sdn Bhd is expanding its regional footprint by acting as a coordinator between investors and the Aceh government to explore oil and gas investment opportunities in Indonesia’s Aceh province.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback, Higher Against Major Currencies Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies as investors stayed cautious ahead of a busy week of US labour-market data.

Ringgit Ends Firmer As Markets See US-Venezuela Tensions As Economically Contained

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as markets reassessed the US–Venezuela episode as politically disruptive but economically contained, an analyst said.