Logistics, Transport Sector Remains Key Driver Of Malaysia’s Economic Growth - Transport Sec-gen

By Jailani Hasan

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport sector continues to play a crucial role as a key engine of Malaysia’s economic growth, contributing between four and six per cent to the national gross domestic product in recent years, said Ministry of Transport secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of China CPI, Malaysia 3Q GDP Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade cautiously next week, as investors adopt a measured yet constructive stance while navigating both domestic and external developments.

Ringgit Likely To Remain Bullish Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain bullish next week although there could be profit-taking activities due to the recent appreciation, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

KLCI Futures To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound next week, anchored by resilient domestic fundamentals and expectations of a steady monetary policy stance by Bank Negara Malaysia.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

MIDA Gears Up For Flagship Programme To Strengthen Industrial and Supply Chain Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Department of Federal Territories, as well as investment promotion agencies in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia, are gearing up for their flagship Central Region Programme 2025.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs US Dollar, Market Awaits OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar this morning after closing 0.14 per cent higher at yesterday’s close, with all eyes on Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.

Federal Loans Are Only For Development, Not Operating Expenses – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government stressed that loans to cover current operating expenses have never occurred, rather every loan is made for the purpose of developing the country's future, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Budget 2026 Formulated With Comprehensive Fiscal Approach – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The fiscal approach for Budget 2026 has been formulated comprehensively, covering federal operating and development expenditures as well as catalytic investments by government-linked entities, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

MOSTI Undertakes Comprehensive Study To Formulate New STI Act

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is undertaking a comprehensive review to formulate a new Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, said Minister Chang Lih Kang.

MBSB Lifts Ringgit Forecast to Average RM4.25 For The Year Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has revised its base case for the ringgit, expecting it to strengthen further against the US dollar and projecting an average forecast for the year to RM4.25 from RM4.30 previously.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.5 In October – Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector saw a marginal slowdown in October, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) easing slightly to 49.5 from 49.8 in September, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.