Budget 2026: MARGMA Appeals For Immediate Financial Relief, Human Capital Support

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has appealed for immediate financial relief, critical support for human capital and strategic focus on market positioning for the rubber gloves industry in Budget 2026.

Private Sector Should Continue Partnership With Govt To Drive Green Economy — Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The private sector needs to continue partnering with the government to co-create solutions, scale innovation, and build a competitive, green economy for Malaysia, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

AM Best Upgrades New Zealand’s Beneficial Insurance Issuer Credit Rating

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded New Zealand’s Beneficial Insurance Limited (Beneficial) long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good) and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good).

CIMB Sees Malaysia's Budget Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects a budget deficit of 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for Malaysia in 2026, with the government revenue expanding by four per cent to RM353.3 billion in 2026.

Kenanga, Maybank Maintain Calls On Bermaz Auto, Cut Target Prices On Earnings Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained a 'market perform' call on Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAUTO), citing strong near-term earnings visibility.

MBSB IB Revises 2025 MGS Yield Forecast To 3.40 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised its 2025 projection for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield to end the year at around 3.40 per cent, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

Increase Of Capitation Grants In 2026 In Line With Federal Govt's Financial Capacity - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s RM547.6 million allocation in capitation grants in 2026 reflects its current financial capacity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Bursa Malaysia To Retest 1,600 Level Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to resume its uptrend next week, testing the psychological threshold of 1,600, after already breaching the level on Monday (Aug 25).

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, supported by a positive outlook on the cash market, according to an analyst.

CIMB Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Sept 4, 2025.

AmBank Economist Forecasts Ringgit At 4.27 Against US Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to settle at 4.27 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, on a slight rebound in US dollar strength and reduced support from Malaysia’s trade account.