Malaysia’s PPI Records 5.4 Pct Increase In April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rises 5.4 per cent in April 2026 against 1.1 per cent in the previous month, the highest increase since August 2022, mainly driven by higher crude oil and petroleum-related product prices, said the Statistics Department (DOSM). 

Singapore Maintains 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 2.0-4.0 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy is expected to maintain growth of 2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite rising downside risks of the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

From Home-based Roots, Saffiya Bakery Breaks Into Japan, Jordan Markets

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

BATU PAHAT, May 24 (Bernama) – Her business started small from home with a capital of RM500 to produce 20 packs of “golok” bread or regular bread sprinkled with sugar and 10 jars of “pelangi” or rainbow cookies every weekend.

BNM's International Reserves At US$129.5 Bln As At May 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.5 billion as at May 15, 2026.

Malaysia Builds Rail Talent Through ECRL Training In China

From Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

LIUZHOU (China), May 20 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Industrial Skills Training Programme (PLKI-ECRL), conducted at Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College (LRVTC), is helping Malaysia develop a skilled workforce for the rail industry.

Malaysia’s April Trade Hits Record RM336.73 Bln On Strong E&E Exports - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade rose 28.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record RM336.73 billion in April 2026, driven mainly by strong exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia’s Inflation Rises 1.9 Pct In April 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 1.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in April 2026 to 136.9 from 134.3 in the same month last year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a mixed Wall Street overnight performance.

SIC Bets On Premium Positioning For Driving Experience Centre Despite Slow Take-up

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is maintaining a premium positioning for its newly completed Driving Experience Centre (DEC) despite modest early utilisation as the initiative forms part of efforts to sweat its non-race assets and diversify revenue streams.

Ringgit Set To Trade Between 3.94 And 3.96 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.94 and RM3.96 against the US dollar next week.

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

Central Bank Has Priced Potential Scenarios For West Asia Conflict Into 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.