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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global airlines are expected to set a new record of a combined total net profit of US$41 billion (US$1=RM4.11) in 2026, up from US$39.5 billion this year, while the net profit margin is expected to remain unchanged from 2025 at 3.9 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook is bolstered by the country’s sterling performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to provide green financing incentives to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to promote the country’s transition towards decarbonisation, said Senator Datuk Ng Keng Heng.
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The newly formed Sabah state government, following the 17th state election, is expected to table Sabah’s Budget 2026 on Dec 12.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 4.6 per cent this year.
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong 5.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) places the country firmly on track to achieve the higher end of 2025 growth target of 4.0 per cent to 4.8 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, dragged down by profit-taking in heavyweight counters amid cautious sentiment across regional markets.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Johor government today tabled a state budget of RM2.546 billion for 2026 compared with RM1.999 billion last year, with efforts to focus on safeguarding Johoreans’ welfare and well-being as well as to strengthen the state’s fiscal position.
