Malaysia, ASEAN+3 Economies Remain Resilient Amid Global Fragmentation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies are showing stronger-than-expected resilience amid global fragmentation, with Malaysia among the strongest performers as growth, inflation, and domestic demand remain broadly stable, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against Greenback, Set To Reach RM4.10 By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar, aligning with forecasts to reach RM4.10 by year-end, as dovish remarks by US Federal Reserve officials weakened the greenback.

Premier Abang Johari Unveils RM12.9 Bln Sarawak Budget For 2026

KUCHING, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today unveiled a RM12.9 billion Budget for 2026, comprising RM7.3 billion for development expenditure and RM5.6 billion for operating expenditure.

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.

Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.

Resilience Begins With Right Policies -- PM Anwar

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Countries can withstand global shocks only when their policies are sound, aligned and ready for stress, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.

MDV Approves RM2.26 Bln In Greentech Financing - MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has approved green technology project financing for more than 148 companies, amounting to RM2.26 billion to date, said Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Chang Lih Kang.

OCBC Expects Another 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By BNM In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- OCBC expects a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) next year, likely in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

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.

Gold Futures End Lower As December Fed Rate Cut Odds Drop To 40 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid broad risk-off sentiment after investors reacted to a reduced chance of a December Fed rate cut, which now stands at around 40 per cent.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Chinese Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market finished higher on Tuesday, lifted by encouraging Chinese economic data and stronger automotive sales figures, said a dealer.