Ringgit Expected To Trade In Tight Range Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range with an upward bias next week, between RM4.07 and RM4.09, following Malaysia’s higher-than-expected advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026).

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar Following Robust 3Q GDP Estimate

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by Malaysia’s higher-than-expected advance GDP estimate for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026).

Malaysia Banks On Policy Certainty, Economic Resilience To Attract Investment – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its business environment, policy certainty and economic resilience to attract long-term investment, with foreign and domestic direct investments reaching record highs, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Selangor Aims To Become National, ASEAN Care Industry Hub By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Selangor aims to become a care industry hub at both the national and ASEAN levels by 2030, as the state prepares for an ageing population.

Budget 2027: Support Women Entrepreneurs To Raise Output, Expand To ASEAN - Association

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Assistance for women entrepreneurs under Budget 2027 should support higher production capacity and wider market access to help their businesses expand locally and into ASEAN markets, according to a women’s entrepreneur association.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback As Markets Weigh US Interest Rate Outlook

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Friday as external factors, including expectations of a restrictive US monetary policy, offset support from a weaker greenback.

Malaysia Should Broaden Tax Base, Improve Subsidy Targeting To Withstand Future Shocks – IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue fiscal consolidation, broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen its resilience to future economic shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Malaysia Steps Up Efforts To Achieve US$30 Billion Trade Target With Thailand

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is stepping up efforts to achieve its US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Thailand in 2027 through improved border infrastructure, cross-border financing and trade facilitation measures under Budget 2027, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Labuan Corp Appoints Jeffrey Lim As Invest Labuan CEO

LABUAN, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has appointed entrepreneur Jeffrey Lim Tau Hoong as chief executive officer of its wholly owned investment subsidiary, Invest Labuan Sdn Bhd (ILSB), effective today.

IMF Forecasts Malaysia GDP Growth At 5.2 Pct In 2026, Moderating To 4.7 Pct In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2026 and 4.7 per cent in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Ahead Of 3Q GDP Estimates

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the weakening greenback on Thursday as investors assessed market conditions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026) tomorrow.

WAWASANITA Targets RM15 Mln In Bilateral Trade With 15 Countries

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Usahawan Wawasan Wanita Malaysia (WAWASANITA) has targeted RM15 million in bilateral trade with 15 countries within six months as it moves to translate diplomatic engagement into cross-border business opportunities for its members.