KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar amid higher US Dollar Index (DXY) and strong economic data supporting the greenback, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2025 as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and ongoing increase in investment activities, said Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd.
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the salaries of civil servants and the minimum wage is set to positively impact the retail and travel sectors, which rely heavily on consumer spending.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s property market is poised to grow in 2025 with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and enhanced connectivity with key regions across the country well-positioned to attract local and international investors, paving the way for long-term growth, Knight Frank Malaysia said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to hold steady at five per cent in 2025, consistent with the government’s target of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) believes the Malaysian consumer sector is poised for a strong year in 2025, driven by robust macroeconomic factors and government assistance that are expected to boost disposable income, improving consumer sentiment and spending capacity.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on the final trading day of the week, pressured by a stronger greenback following upbeat US economic data that exceeded market expectations.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, with market sentiments supported by an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and concerns over the global natural rubber supply caused by adverse weather, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading consumer intelligence company highlighted in its State of Tech & Durables (T&D) Report critical trends set to drive growth in the sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil.
