Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low, Tracking Weak Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low on Monday, in line with the broader regional risk-off tone as selling pressure spread across key index heavyweights, dragging all major indices into negative territory amid cautious regional sentiment and softer global risk appetite. 

PIVB Keeps 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Unchanged At 4.6 Pct as Domestic Demand Supports Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast at 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with domestic demand still anchoring the expansion.

​​​​​​​Malaysia Well-positioned To Gain From Global Supply Chain Shift -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing global supply chain restructuring as multinational corporations continue diversifying operations beyond China and Taiwan amid persistent geopolitical tensions, according to Apex Securities Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Tracking Weak Regional Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the day on a low note, in line with the weaker regional market sentiment as investors adopted a cautious stance amid renewed concerns over rising global oil prices and potential inflationary spillover across major economies.

Central Bank Has Priced Potential Scenarios For West Asia Conflict Into 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Malaysia Should Focus On Macroeconomic Stability While Safeguarding Critical Buffers - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict. 

Ringgit Supported By Malaysia’s Strong Economic Outlook, Reform Momentum - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s firm economic prospects and sustained reform momentum are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit, while external factors will continue to drive exchange rate movements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia’s 1Q 2026 Headline Inflation Rises To 1.6 Pct, Core Inflation Eases To 2.1 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) from 1.3 per cent in 4Q 2025, while core inflation moderated to 2.1 per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).  

Iran Conflict May Boost Drilling Activities Off Sabah, Says Labuan O&G Player

LABUAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- The unresolved conflict involving Iran is expected to indirectly drive more active oil drilling activities in Sabah waters, said Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Oil and Gas Bureau chairman Masnawi Nawe.

AirAsia X Posts Net Loss Of RM154.88 Mln In First Quarter Due To Depreciation Of Local Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd posted a net loss of RM154.88 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, due to the net foreign exchange losses of RM232.2 million from the depreciation of local currencies including Thai baht, Indonesian rupiah and the Philippine peso against the US dollar during the quarter.

MAHB Optimistic On Outlook, Urges Greater Aviation-tourism Collaboration To Boost Passenger Traffic

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), which remains optimistic on its outlook this year despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, has called for greater cooperation across the aviation and tourism ecosystem to increase passenger traffic and support Malaysia’s aviation ambitions.

CPO Futures Extend Losses On Expectations of Higher Output

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their bearish run on Wednesday, weighed down by expectations of higher palm oil output in the second half of the year.