IMF Upgrades Global Growth Forecast In Latest Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth is projected to reach 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026, above the reference forecast in the April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) July 2025 WEO update, released today.

RM140 Mln Jetty Expansion Strengthens Johor Port’s Regional Role

PASIR GUDANG, July 29 (Bernama) -- Johor Port Bhd has completed the RM140 million expansion of its liquid jetty facilities to boost capacity and strengthen its position as a premier liquid bulk hub in Southeast Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Pre-tax Profit Projection For FY2025 - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is maintaining its pre-tax profit (PBT) target of between RM369 million and RM408 million for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025). 

Putrajaya Explores Silver Economy Potential – Hanifah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The government is exploring the potential of the silver economy as a new growth driver to help the nation manage the socio-economic impact of becoming an ageing society by 2043, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

MPOB To Host Open Day In Conjunction With 25th Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will organise an open day in conjunction with its 25th anniversary celebration on Aug 2, 2025 at MPOB headquarters in Bangi, Selangor.

Multitude Of Positive Factors Entrench Malaysia’s Economy On Growth Trajectory – BNM Governor

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.

MITI Mulls Incentives For KRC Investors Using Local Ports

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is considering incentives for investors that maximise the use of local ports, particularly in Penang and Kuala Perlis.

Citadel Trustee, Chester Group Tie Up To Transform Malaysia’s Real Estate Management

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Citadel Trustee Bhd and Chester Group are set to introduce a pioneering real estate management platform to deliver robust growth, capital preservation, and multi-generational wealth planning, following a strategic partnership that was inked today. 

Bursa Malaysia Among Top 50 ASEAN PLCs, Top Five in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has been recognised as one of the top 50 ASEAN Public Listed Companies (PLCs) and among the top five PLCs in Malaysia at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards held last night.

ECB To Decide On Europe's Key Interest Rates, With No Change Expected

FRANKFURT, July 24 (Bernama-dpa) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to decide on interest rates in the eurozone on Thursday afternoon, reported German news agency dpa. 

RON95 Subsidy Plan To Benefit Majority, Mitigate Inflationary Pressures - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.