Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Projection To 2.0-4.0 Pct

SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to between two and four per cent from the previous targets of one to three per cent, said its Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

UPI Rollout To Enhance Payment Efficiency, Reduce Transaction Costs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.

MSPO Certification Rate For Oil Palm Estates Reaches 90 Per Cent - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) --  About 90 per cent of estates in the palm oil sector have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, while independent smallholders have reached 85 per cent, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Strong Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday, supported by continued interest in blue-chip counters,  in line with the upbeat performance across regional markets, said an analyst. 

Kenanga IB Foresees FBM KLCI To Hit 1,840 Mark This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) foresees the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could touch the 1,840 mark this year. 

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

McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.

Ringgit To Trade In Tight Range Between RM3.95 And RM3.96 Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downward momentum at midday on continued selling pressure in selected heavyweight counters, led by industrial products and services, transportation and logistics, as well as financial services sectors.

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.

Ringgit Eases Vs US Dollar, Mixed Against Other Currencies

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at Thursday’s close, weighed by renewed strength in the greenback as global markets shifted to a more defensive stance.

FICO Platform Helps Grab Finance Expand Credit Access Across Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- FICO has announced its platform is being used by Grab Finance, the financial services arm of Southeast Asia’s superapp Grab, to help transform credit access across the region.