Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists

JS-SEZ, Rising FDI Boost Malaysia’s Data Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Sectors

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeing strong momentum in data centre and advanced manufacturing developments, driven by rising foreign direct investment (FDI) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Australia-based project advisory and management consultancy firm, TBH Consultancy.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street And Asian Gains

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, following gains on Wall Street and across major Asian markets, as indices rebounded sharply after last week’s sell-off, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar On Mixed Global Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Monday, as mixed global sentiment capped gains while investors assessed political developments and major currency moves.

Market Assessments Raise Malaysia’s Growth Outlook To 4.5–5.0 Pct This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Local Companies Must Strengthen Compliance With International Standards - Ewon

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has urged companies in the state to strengthen their compliance with international standards.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Selective Bargain-hunting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with selective bargain-hunting, even in the absence of oversold technical conditions, following three consecutive sessions of mild decline, said an economist. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by gains in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Climate Finance Innovation Lab Onboards 30 Projects, Funding Needs Exceed RM4 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) has onboarded 30 projects as of January 2026, with total funding needs exceeding RM4 billion.

Menicon Starts Commercial Production At Kedah Contact Lens Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon Co Ltd announced that its new manufacturing facility in Kedah, Malaysia, its largest site to date, has commenced commercial production.

Ringgit Opens Lower As Easing Risks Lift US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as receding near-term geopolitical tensions lent support to the greenback.

Gold Futures Ends Lower, Tracking Losses In US Comex

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday tracking losses in the US COMEX gold market.