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.

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.

South Africa An Important Investment, Trade Partner -- Tengku Zafrul

By M. Saraswathi

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Trade and investment ties with the African Union, particularly South Africa, are a priority, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Petronas Chemicals Narrows 3Q Net Loss To RM289 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) posted a narrower net loss of RM289 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), compared with a RM789 million net loss in the corresponding period last year.

He Group Aims For Better Results Next Year On Rising Data Centre Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Electrical engineering service provider HE Group Bhd aims to improve the group’s financial performance next year, driven by rising demand for data centres in Malaysia and optimism after its transfer to Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market today.

Gas Malaysia Falls In Early Trade On Lower 3Q Profits

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Share prices of Gas Malaysia Bhd fell in early trade on Friday after the company reported a decline in net profit and revenue for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, citing lower natural gas sales volumes and reduced average profit margins.

Sime Darby Property On Track To Achieve Sales Target Of RM3.6 Bln, GDV Of RM4 Bln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd is on track to achieve sales target of RM3.6 billion and gross development value (GDV) launches worth RM4 billion for the financial year 2025 (FY2025).

Affin Bank Posts RM144.99 Mln Net Profit For 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) slid to RM144.99 million from RM145.82 million a year ago.

Perdana Petroleum's Net Profit Lower To RM41.69 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Perdana Petroleum Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) declined to RM41.69 million from RM75.80 million a year ago. 

Pos Malaysia Narrows Net Loss To RM45.23 Mln In 3Q

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd recorded a net loss of RM45.23 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), narrowing from a net loss of RM49.89 million in the same quarter last year.

Ringgit Rise Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals, Boosts Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.

Malaysia's External Debt Risk Manageable - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) said Malaysia’s overall external debt risk remains manageable, supported by a favourable maturity and currency profile.