7mth

Affin Bank forecasts sustained Malaysian economic growth and strong ringgit in 2026

The bank projects Malaysia’s economy to maintain robust momentum in 2026, with GDP growth forecast at 4.3 per cent, supported by resilient domestic demand, stro...

7mth

Ringgit opens lower against U.S. dollar ahead of key payroll data

The ringgit weakened against the U.S. dollar on Friday morning, pressured by a firmer US Dollar Index as global investors positioned ahead of the release of US...

7mth

British retailers grapple with mixed consumer confidence as holiday spending shifts

The retail situation reflects cautious consumer behaviour amid inflation and rising unemployment, while shares in several major chains fall sharply

7mth

BNM: National international reserves rise to US$125.5 billion at end-December

Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$125.5 billion as at 31 December 2025, remaining sufficient to support external obligations and short-te...

7mth

Ringgit steadies amid cautious trading as markets await key U.S. labour data

The ringgit opens slightly weaker against the U.S. dollar but strengthened against major currencies, as investors adopted a defensive stance ahead of a heavy sl...

7mth

SC appoints Ahmad Johan Raslan as Audit Oversight Board non-executive Chairman

Johan, who has served as a non-executive member of the AOB since December 2020, succeeds Tan Sri Abu Samah Nordin

7mth

Malaysian property prices expected to rise moderately amid rising construction costs

Property prices are projected to increase by just one to two per cent this year, as developers balance rising construction costs with buyers’ affordability

7mth

Ringgit edges higher against U.S. dollar as geopolitical jitters ease

The ringgit opens slightly firmer against the U.S. dollar as early safe-haven demand for the greenback faded, though it weakened against most major currencies a...

7mth

Ringgit edges lower as investors seek safety in U.S. dollar amid global jitters

The ringgit opened weaker against the U.S. dollar on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions and a more cautious global outlook prompted investors to trim exposu...

7mth

MATRADE unveils ambitious 2026 roadmap to boost Malaysian exports and MSME global expansion

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation outlines 203 high-impact trade promotion programmes for 2026, aiming to empower over 13,000 Malaysian companies,...

7mth

Ringgit poised for strengthening against U.S. dollar amid solid domestic fundamentals

The national currency is expected to continue appreciating against the U.S. dollar next week, buoyed by narrowing interest rate differentials and resilient dome...

7mth

Malaysia’s Q4 growth in focus as economy enters 2026 on firmer footing

After a volatile year, Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance has sharpened attention on upcoming Q4 GDP data

7mth

Prasarana sets all-time ridership record during New Year’s eve 2026 celebrations

Prasarana recorded the highest passenger numbers in its history on New Year’s Eve, with more than 1.5 million rail and bus journeys logged nationwide