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.
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MNRB Adopts National Living Wage Commitment
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has announced its adoption of the Living Wage Commitment, in line with Malaysia’s national efforts to promote fair and adequate wages while reinforcing the group’s people-first philosophy.
Malaysia’s GDP Growth Seen Moderating To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- Kenanga IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
Apex Securities Sees Inflation At Two Pct Next Year
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained its projection for inflation to rise modestly to two per cent in 2026, the upper end of the official forecast range of 1.3-2.0 per cent.
Penang Tables RM1.09 Bln Budget 2026 With Record-Low Deficit
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government today tabled the Budget 2026 totalling RM1.088 billion for operating expenditure, with an estimated deficit of RM19.92 million, the lowest in the state’s history.
Higher Palm Product Prices To Boost Planters’ Upstream Earnings -- HLIB
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Higher palm product prices and seasonally stronger fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output are expected to lift most planters’ upstream earnings in the upcoming results season starting Nov 5, particularly on a quarter-on-quarter basis, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).
Corporate Tax Incentives Should Be Linked To Fair Wages, CSR - Backbenchers Club
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The government has been asked to review corporate tax reliefs especially for companies that record windfall profits but maintain a very large salary gap between top management and the lower-level employees.
Lower-income Malaysians Making Financial Progress, 55 Pct Start Retirement Planning In 2025 - Ringgitplus
PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Financial comparison platform RinggitPlus has reported encouraging progress among lower-income Malaysians, with a growing proportion of respondents taking steps towards achieving long-term financial security.
Ringgit Seen At 4.08 By End-2025 On Reforms, Stability - Kenanga IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to strengthen to 4.08 against the US dollar by year end, underpinned by Malaysia’s macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and investor rotation out of US assets, Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd said.
Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (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).
Budget 2026 Will Strengthen Housing Reform, Expand Access To Affordable Housing -- Amir Hamzah
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- As preparations for the upcoming Budget 2026 to be unveiled in October are underway, the government will also examine support mechanisms to strengthen housing reform, with a particular focus on expanding access to affordable housing, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Sime Darby Motors Expects Losses To Stop In FY2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd expects its losses to cease in the financial year ending June 30, 2026 (FY2026), supported by branch consolidation in China, said managing director Andrew Basham.