S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Mah Sing To Buy 1.129-Hectare Land In Setapak For RM44.50 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Maxim Heights Sdn Bhd, plans to acquire a 1.129-hectare plot of leasehold land in Setapak for RM44.50 million from The Rampai Development Sdn Bhd.

CCOB Expects Consumer Credit Bill To Take Effect In 1Q 2026

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, which provides broader consumer protection by regulating excessive fees and through the practice of ethical debt collection, is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2026, the Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) said.

CPO Futures Snap Two-Day Gains To Close Lower

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended a two-day gain to close lower on Thursday, as profit-taking activities weighed on market sentiment, said a dealer.

Five Corridor Regions Attract RM87.56 Bln In Total Investments Up To Oct 31 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The country’s five economic corridor regions have successfully attracted total investments amounting to RM87.56 billion in the first 10 months of this year, said Finance Minister II and acting Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

F&N Eyes New Dairy Opportunities Beyond Fresh Milk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Fraser and Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) plans to expand its product range to include butter, cream, and yoghurt, viewing these as additional opportunities beyond fresh milk, depending on the success of the F&N AgriValley.

Perak Records RM6.25 Bln Investments Involving 203 Projects As Of June – MB

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The state of Perak recorded investments worth RM6.25 billion involving 203 projects as of June this year, potentially generating over 5,000 job opportunities, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Oriental To Acquire Three Hotels, To Reposition Under The Ascott

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd (OHB) and its subsidiaries (collectively, OHB Group) intend to acquire Bayview Beach Resort Penang, Bayview Hotel Georgetown and Bayview Hotel Langkawi.

TVS Motor Unveils Six New Products In Landmark EICMA Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in two- and three-wheeler manufacturing, made its debut at EICMA 2025, the world’s largest motorcycle exhibition, unveiling six new products across internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric powertrains.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Crude Oil Decline

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid declining benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

CPO Price Expected To Trade Between RM4,300 And RM4,600 In First Half Of 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The price of crude palm oil (CPO) is expected to trade between RM4,300 and RM4,600 per tonne in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with an upside bias early next year as production normalises and policy clarity improves. 

CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct In Final MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury & Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)  meeting on Nov 6, underpinned by robust macroeconomic indicators.