BIMB Securities Forecasts Lower Malaysia Budget Deficit Of 3.9 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s budget deficit is forecast lower at 3.9 per cent for 2025, said BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

MADANI Economy indicators Record Positive Achievements Thus Far -- Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Indicators that determine the success of the MADANI Economy framework have shown positive achievements thus far, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. 

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Kenanga Research Keeps Overweight On Plantations Amid Supply Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Malaysia Can Get Positive Ratings If Fiscal Outperformance Sustains Into 2025 - Maybank Research

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its views that Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch by mid-2026 if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025. 

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

Govt Committed To Reducing Deficit To 3.8 Pct In 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) - The government remains committed to reducing the deficit with a projection of 3.8 per cent in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia's Architectural Services Should Emerge As Strong Contributor To total Services Trade -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s architecture and professional design services should emerge as a strong contributor to the country’s total services trade due to their seamless blend of modern functionality and deep cultural heritage.

MADANI Govt’s Fiscal Discipline boosting Investor Confidence

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Madani government's fiscal discipline has successfully reduced the fiscal deficit from 5.5 per cent in 2022 to 4.1 per cent in 2024, demonstrating a strong recovery in debt reduction and boosting global investor confidence, said an economist. 

Malaysia's Current Account Surplus Hits Three-quarter High In 4Q 2024 -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The current account (CA) surplus surged to RM11.4 billion or 2.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 4Q 2024, up from RM2.2 billion (0.4 per cent of GDP) in 3Q 2024, which is the highest in three quarters. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Stronger GDP Growth In 4q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opens higher against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies due to stronger Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the final quarter (4Q) of 2024, said an analyst.