| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.2 pct in 2025, exceeding the 4.0-4.8 pct forecast range -- BNM Governor | Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate in 2026, amid the continued easing in global cost conditions - BNM Governor | For 2025, the ringgit appreciated by 10.2 per cent against the US dollar, while its NEER appreciation was at 6.3 per cent- BNM | Headline and core inflation in 2025 averaged at 1.4 pct and 2.0 pct, respectively - BNM | The ringgit appreciated by 3.9 pct against the US dollar in 4Q 2025, driven by both external and domestic factors - BNM | |
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher today, supported by firmer soybean oil prices and improved sentiment driven by recent strong export performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher today.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- More than 23.6 million domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from fairer and more progressive electricity rates due to the newly approved electricity tariff schedule approved by the government, the Energy Commission (EC) announced today.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC) is upbeat about its financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), outlook trajectory despite the current challenging environment in the oil and gas industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has revised its year-end target for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to 1,630 from its earlier projection of 1,730, in line with the recent downgrades in corporate earnings, said its head of research Kenny Yee Shen Pin.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's trade increased by 2.6 per cent in May 2025 to reach RM252.48 billion, marking the 17th consecutive month of year-on-year growth since January 2024, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has projected the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion in July 2025 to have a limited direct impact on the automotive sector.
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) – The MADANI economic reform agenda has yielded results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion is expected to have a limited direct impact on gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation, as it primarily targets discretionary items and selected service sectors, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) remains upbeat on Binastra Corporation Bhd's prospects, projecting earnings to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 132 per cent for three financial years (FYs) between 2025 and 2028.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in early trade on Friday.
TASHKENT, June 20 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's official working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia is expected to expand Malaysia’s strategic network in the fields of energy and water at the international level.
