KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 5.0 per cent, higher than its earlier estimate of 4.0 per cent.
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.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Saudia Airlines is exploring opportunities to increase flight frequencies between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and key Saudi Arabian destinations in 2026, as Malaysia strengthens its role as a strategic growth and feeder market in the airline’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) expansion strategy.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has appointed Abu Bakar Yusof as chief executive officer effective today.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to continue upward momentum next week, tracking the underlying cash market.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment on Malaysia's economy shows that the country's prudent macroeconomic and financial policies have played a critical role in anchoring growth, economists said.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, weighed down by rising stock levels.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade higher next week, tracking gains in US Commodity Exchange (COMEX) gold, as investors position ahead of key economic data.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to consolidate its recent gains and trade within a narrow range next week as investors unwind tactical positions after this week’s strong performance.
