LATEST NEWS   State governments must comply with regulations regarding the illegal construction of places of worship - PM Anwar | 

There are 140 news based on search keyword " economics"

Investment Banks Positive On Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Outlook In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.

Bilateral Ties On Upward Trajectory As India's Modi Heads To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia tomorrow is expected to strengthen Malaysia-India ties further, following the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in 2024, particularly in trade and economic cooperation across multiple sectors, analysts said.

Dmitry Shubov: Regulatory Clarity Boosts US Funding For Southeast Asian Legal-Tech Startups

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Investors are increasingly basing early-stage funding decisions for Southeast Asia’s United States (US)-focused legal-technology startups on regulatory readiness and market traction, according to consulting firm Dmitry Shubov Consulting.

Malaysia Positioned As Key Entry Point For India’s Regional Trade Expansion -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- India is increasingly viewing Malaysia as a strategic gateway to expand its economic footprint in Southeast Asia, using the country as a springboard to deepen trade and business engagement across the region, an academician said.

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Bank Muamalat Bags World Outstanding Islamic Bank Excellence Award 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has been recognised on the global stage after being conferred the prestigious “World Outstanding Islamic Bank Excellence Award 2026” in London, the United Kingdom.

Sentral REIT Management Appoints Tay Hui Ling As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Sentral Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Management Sdn Bhd (SRM), the manager of Sentral REIT, has appointed Tay Hui Ling as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately, following approval from the Securities Commission.

Ringgit's Superlative Performance Driven By Solid Economic Fundamentals Rather Than US Fed Rates – Analysts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) – The MADANI Government’s bold measures to reinforce the economy has proven to be a positive reset, culminating in the ringgit breaking through the psychological barrier of 4.0 versus the US dollar and reaching a more than seven-year high of 3.99 in intra-day trading.

Malaysia December CPI Rises 1.6 Pct, Inflation Remains Subdued

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The slight uptick in Malaysia’s December 2025 consumer price index (CPI) to 1.6 per cent is within normal monthly fluctuations, an academic said.

Rubber Market Expected To Remain Flattish Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain flattish next week, with demand and prices likely to move sideways, said industry expert Denis Low.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed, pressured by falling crude oil prices and the downward momentum in regional rubber futures, a trader said.

Brent Crude Price Slips More Than 4 Pct Over US-Iran Tension

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices slipped more than 4.0 per cent on Thursday after Iran, among OPEC’s largest oil producers, warned that the country will retaliate against foreign threats.