Budget 2026 To Sustain Fiscal Consolidation Momentum - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- With the 2025 budget deficit on track to meet the target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Budget 2026 is expected to continue fiscal consolidation, aiming to narrow the deficit to 3.6 per cent of GDP, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said today.

Bursa May Stay Volatile Next Week On US Shutdown, Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain volatile next week, if the United States (US) federal government shutdown persists, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Seen Firmer Ahead Of Budget 2026 On BNM's Stance, Fiscal Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to edge firmer ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement on Oct 10, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy stance and expectations of fiscal consolidation.

BUDI95 Initiative Targets Fairer Subsidy, Boosts Income Equity --  Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The BUDI95 petrol subsidy initiative strengthens income distribution and could improve fairness in how national resources are shared by five to 10 per cent, in line with ASEAN peers, an economist said.

RHB IB Sees RM89 Bln Development Spending In Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects about RM86 billion to RM89 billion to be allocated for development expenditure in Budget 2026, aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan’s (13MP) total allocation of RM430 billion for 2026–2030.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Profit-taking

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday due to profit-taking, as traders and investors opted to lock in recent gains, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher On Heavyweight Buying

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned slightly higher at midday, lifted by buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the consumer products and services, as well as utilities sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose at the open on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains after Nvidia Corp announced a partnership with OpenAI and pledged up to US$100 billion in investment.

Ringgit Extends Gains On RON95 Subsidy Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending gains as market confidence was lifted by the government’s firm policy stance following the rationalisation of RON95 subsidies.

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

FBM KLCI Higher At Midday In Line With Most Regional Peers

By Zufazlin Binti Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FBM KLCI remained in positive territory at midday in line with most regional peers.

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Expected To Strengthen Fiscal Position – Economists

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies is expected to bolster Malaysia’s fiscal position while ensuring assistance reaches the rakyat, economists say.