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ASEAN+3 Growth Revised To 4.1 Pct In 2025, 3.8 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Growth in the ASEAN+3 region is projected at 4.1 per cent in 2025 and 3.8 per cent in 2026, an upward revision from July’s forecast, supported by robust first-half performance and stronger-than-expected export momentum.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Overnight Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak to open slightly higher, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors digested the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) September meeting minutes.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved local market sentiment ahead of Budget 2026, which is expected to be a key catalyst for the currency.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar amid cautious sentiment in the currency market, said an analyst.  

Bursa Malaysia Extends Loss Amid Weaker Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses to close marginally lower on Wednesday, mirroring the weaker regional markets amid growing concerns over a prolonged US government shutdown.

Govt Likely To Table Expansionary Budget 2026, Deficit Seen Narrowing Gradually

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to table an expansionary Budget 2026, with the fiscal deficit projected at around 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), compared with an estimated 3.8 per cent this year, according to an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Dragged By Wall Street Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking weak Wall Street cues as investor sentiment remained cautious over the prolonged US government shutdown.

Ringgit Rises Vs US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today, supported by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher on Tuesday against the US dollar amid renewed buying interest.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday as investors took profit after recent gains, an analyst said.

World Bank Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately At 4.1 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.

Budget 2026 Must Balance Fiscal Discipline And Sustainable Growth To Ensure Banking Sector Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must strike the right balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures to ensure resilience in the banking sector and the broader economy, said RHB Banking Group.