Research Firms Raise Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.2-4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Research firms have raised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent and 4.3 per cent following its expansion by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025). 

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade higher next week, according to an analyst.

RHB IB Keeps Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.2 Pct, With Upside To 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.2 per cent, with an upside potential of up to 4.4 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Gains After Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth In 2Q

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is poised for gains today after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, said an analyst.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 4.4 Pct In 2Q 2025, Driven By Robust Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by robust domestic demand as household spending was higher.

Bursa Malaysia Retreats From 7-day Gains, Tracking Downbeat Regional Bourses

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from a seven-day winning streak to close lower today due to profit-taking in line with the downbeat regional market performance.  

Positive Outlook For Mr D.I.Y., Company On Track To Hit 2025 Store Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd’s outlook to remain positive with expectations for earnings tailwinds from the appreciation in the ringgit versus the yuan. 

Ringgit Strengthens To 4.18 Vs US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Strong Domestic Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.18 level versus the US dollar, marking its highest point in more than six weeks, buoyed by rising expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut cycle and Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic outlook.

MR DIY Net Profit Rises To RM158.58 Mln In 2QFY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2QFY2025) rose to RM158.58 million from RM155.21 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Ringgit Extends Gains Ahead Of US CPI Data Release

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

MBSB Keeps 'Neutral' Call On Banking Sector As Headwinds Persist

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a “neutral” call on the banking sector as headwinds persist, while tailwinds vary on a case-by-case basis, with the market continuing to watch this week’s key economic data release.

MBSB expected a drag from net interest margin compression, with non-inte