KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is expected to see steady contract flow in 2026, the first year of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), which allocates RM81 billion for development projects, slightly up from RM80 billion in 2025.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) – The east African country of Kenya is set to elevate economic linkages with Malaysia through strategic partnerships in the halal industry, palm oil and agro-processing, semi-conductors and renewable energy sectors which will boost trade, investments and regional market access.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) to usher in a busy period for the renewable energy sector, potentially marked by the rollout of solar bids under the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) 6 programme.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to expand between 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2026, reflecting a decisive shift toward growth that is increasingly supported by household consumption, services activity and internal income formation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today, supported by a weaker greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined 0.33 per cent to 98.271 points amid thin trading conditions during the holiday-shortened week.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the solar sector to grow next year, driven by higher engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contributions.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower on Monday as investors engaged in profit-taking in heavyweight stocks following the index’s recent strong performance despite a positive close on Wall Street.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as positive developments in the government of Malaysia’s fiscal position have contributed significantly to the ringgit’s appreciation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stock market rebounded and held steady towards year-end, underpinned by attractive valuations and a gradual earnings recovery, despite a turbulent global backdrop precipitated by US-imposed tariffs and a prolonged government shutdown that weighed on investor sentiment.
