CIMB IB Sees Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth At 5.3 Pct, Full-year At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Strong crude palm oil production and manufacturing performance likely propelled the country’s fourth quarter (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), implying a full-year growth of 4.8 per cent, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Firms In Early Trade, KLCI Holds Above 1,680

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia strengthened in early trade, tracking Wall Street’s gains from the previous week, as improved investor sentiment underpinned buying interest.

November 2025 Air Passenger Demand Up 5.7 Pct Y-O-Y -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 versus the same period a year ago, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Asia-Pacific Airlines’ Cargo Demand Growth Up 10.3 Pct In November - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 10.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in November 2025, while capacity increased by 8.4 per cent y-o-y during the same period, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 

Over 900 Cops Deployed For Kinabatangan, Lamag By-elections - Sabah CPO

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- A total of 926 police officers and personnel have been deployed in Sabah to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Wet Weather

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by a regional uptrend in rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

SAMENTA: SST Exemption Highlights Government Support For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) views the exemptions of Sales and Service Tax (SST) on office rentals for new companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with revenue below RM1.5 million as a demonstration of government support for SMEs.

Contract Flow In Construction Sector To Remain Steady This Year – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is expected to see steady contract flow in 2026, the first year of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), which allocates RM81 billion for development projects, slightly up from RM80 billion in 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher In Cautious Early Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher in early trade as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a potential Chinese New Year (CNY) rally, with Venezuela-related developments having little impact on local sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower In Early Trade On Lack Of Fresh Catalysts

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened the year on a lower note, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street amid cautious sentiment due to a lack of new catalysts.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Weak Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in early trade on Wednesday, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street overnight as technology-related stocks retreated.

Malaysia's Inflation To Remain Low, Stable Ahead -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is expected to remain low and stable moving forward, although the expanded sales and service tax (SST) may introduce modest upward pressure, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).