Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists

Market Assessments Raise Malaysia’s Growth Outlook To 4.5–5.0 Pct This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Selective Bargain-hunting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with selective bargain-hunting, even in the absence of oversold technical conditions, following three consecutive sessions of mild decline, said an economist. 

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Between US$4,800 And US$4,900 Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade at US$4,800-US$4,900 an ounce next week, an economist said.

Ringgit Opens Lower As Easing Risks Lift US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as receding near-term geopolitical tensions lent support to the greenback.

Malaysia’s Property Market Transaction Value Expected To Hit RM250 Bln In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property market continues to grow at a steady pace, with the total transaction value expected to exceed RM250 billion this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

F&N Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM112.19 Mln For 1Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026) fell to RM112.19 million from RM169.02 million registered in the same quarter a year ago.

Nasdaq Selected By Japan's Osaka Exchange For Derivatives Technology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq Inc announced that Japan Exchange Group’s Osaka Exchange (OSE) has selected Nasdaq’s Eqlipse Trading and Market Surveillance technology platforms for its next-generation derivatives infrastructure.

IILM Short-term Sukuk Portfolio Hits US$6.795 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) --  The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), the world’s leading issuer of shariah-compliant short-term liquidity instruments, said its outstanding sukuk portfolio reached a record US$6.795 billion (US$1 = RM3.93), up 64 per cent from US$4.14 billion a year ago.

North Atlantic France Announces Tender Offer Schedule

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS has completed the acquisition of ExxonMobil France Holding SAS’s (ExxonMobil) entire stake in North Atlantic Energies, formerly known as Esso Société Anonyme Française SA, representing 82.89 per cent of the company’s share capital and voting rights.

Malaysia Manufacturing PMI Hits 20-month High In January, Stronger Ringgit Cuts Input Costs -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bullish bias next week amid signs of weaker output, a dealer said.