Energy Transition Accelerates As Trillions In Investments Fuel Global Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Energy transition efforts worldwide continue to gain momentum, despite an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, with investment estimated to have reached US$3.3 trillion (US$1 = RM3.95) last year.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week Amid West Asia War, Rising Crude Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain cautious in the near term as the lack of positive development in the war in West Asia has resulted in crude oil prices gradually climbing.

Vocalbeats.AI Unveils Apple Watch Version Of Owll App

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company, has launched a major update to its smart productivity app, Owll, unveiling a purpose-built Apple Watch experience.

IMF Raises Malaysia’s Real GDP Growth Forecast To 4.7 Pct For 2026, 4.3 Pct In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.7 per cent for 2026, representing an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points.

MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

Malaysia Does Not Need Stimulus Amid West Asia Crisis -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not need stimulus amid the West Asia crisis, said the World Bank’s lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi.

Insurance, Takaful Profitability Declines To Rm4.6 Bln In 2h 2025 — BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Profitability of Malaysia’s insurance and takaful sector declined slightly to RM4.6 billion in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) from RM4.8 billion in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), despite improved equity investment performance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia’s Economic Fundamentals To Support  Market Sentiment Amid Global Uncertainties 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and ongoing domestic structural reforms are expected to provide support to domestic market sentiment amid the highly uncertain global environment.

Household Debt Growth Stable, Underpinned By Strong Labour Market – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Household borrowings remained sound at end-2025, supported by strong debt-servicing capacity and a healthy labour market, with the loan impairment ratio stable at 1.0 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Malaysia’s PPI Contracted By 3.4 Pct In February 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 3.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2026, after a 2.9 per cent contraction in the previous month, according to Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Subsidies Under RON95, BUDI Diesel Hit RM4 Bln Monthly - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) and BUDI Diesel programmes, following the rise in global crude oil prices.

Healthcare Sector Outlook Remains Positive Despite Staff Shortages - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is maintaining its “positive” stance on the Malaysian healthcare sector despite medical staff shortages.