Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower On Persistent Selling
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as persistent selling in selected heavyweights continued to dampen market sentiment.
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Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Seen At 4.5-4.7 Pct Driven By Domestic Demand, Export Growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Investment banks and research firms have revised or maintained their 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts to between 4.5 per cent and 4.7 per cent, driven by stronger domestic demand and export growth, as well as ongoing investment realisation.
Broad Selling Drags KLCI Lower At Midday
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Local shares ended the morning trading session lower, weighed down by broad-based selling across heavyweight counters, mirroring declines in regional markets.
Ringgit Seen At 3.70 VS Greenback By End-2026 - MUFG
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the US dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamentals.
MBSB Bank Allocates RM1 Bln To Support Rail SMEs Through MARIC Collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank has earmarked up to RM1 billion in financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the rail sector, under a strategic collaboration with the Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) to strengthen Malaysia’s rail industry ecosystem.
JCorp Establishes Maiden Sustainable Finance Framework
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp), the principal development institution and a leading economic enabler for Johor, has established its maiden sustainable finance framework, the first of its kind by a Malaysian development institution with a diversified, multi-sector portfolio.
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.
Maybank, CGC Unveils RM1 Bln Portfolio Guarantee To Expand SME Financing Access
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) announced a new RM1 billion tranche under the Portfolio Guarantee (PG) scheme to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with improved access to financing across different stages of growth.
Ports, Logistics, REIT Among Sectors To Post Stronger 4Q 2025 Results -- Maybank IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Ports and logistics and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors are among the sectors to post stronger fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 results given Malaysia’s sustained economic fundamentals and improved investors’ confidence, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
Bank Islam Appoints Raja Teh Maimunah As GCEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam) has appointed Raja Datin Paduka Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz as its group chief executive officer (GCEO), effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Datuk Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, who retired early in December 2025.
RHB Invests RM1.5 Mln Through #JomBiz To Empower 1,000 MSMEs And Strengthen Growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group is strengthening inclusive micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) growth through its RHB #JomBiz programme, which has supported over 1,000 microentrepreneurs across Malaysia with investments exceeding RM1.5 million since 2022.
Land Sale Boosts IOI Properties Share Price In Mid-morning Trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s share price rose in mid-morning trade today after its subsidiary's disposal of 50 hectares (ha) of industrial land in Banting, Selangor, to Bridge Data Centres Malaysia VIII Sdn Bhd (BDC) for RM740.68 million.