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Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of 2Q GDP Print

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) official data, slated to be released on Aug 14, an economist said. 

Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5-5.5 Pct On Stronger Global AI Expenditure Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has raised Singapore's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent, raising it from an earlier projection of 2.0-4.0 per cent.

Ringgit Steady Vs US Dollar as Investors Await Key US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at the close today as the United States’ (US) weak job numbers weighed on the greenback’s performance.

Budget 2027: Economy Ministry Finalising Development Spending Proposals

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is finalising its development spending proposals for Budget 2027, with its findings and recommendations expected to be submitted to the Ministry of Finance by mid-August.

Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Reflects Country's Resilience – Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The preliminary estimate of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP), which grew by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, is a positive development that reflects the resilience of the country's economy amid an uncertain global environment, said an academic.

TH Should Bolster Its Sustainability, Protect Depositors’ Interests -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) needs to bolster its institutional sustainability to ensure that it is not only able to survive in the long term, but also has a strong governance structure, risk management and investment strategy to protect the interests of depositors. 

Sabah To Acquire 30 Pct Stake In Two Oil And Gas Fields - Hajiji Noor

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government will acquire a 30 per cent stake in two new oil and gas fields on the state's east coast, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

MPOB Turns Palm Oil Into Water-saving Cooling Solution For Data Centres

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed Sawit EcoTherm, a palm-based immersion cooling fluid that can significantly reduce water consumption and energy use in data centres while supporting more sustainable digital infrastructure.

Malaysia's Economy Stays Resilient Despite Global Uncertainty - Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy remains resilient by recording encouraging growth despite facing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Selangor Unveils RS-2, Targets RM600 Bln In Economic Value By 2030

SHAH ALAM, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government today unveiled the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2), a five-year economic blueprint outlining six strategic missions across 25 focus areas, with a target of generating RM600 billion in economic value over the plan period. 

GLICs Deploy RM20.3 Bln Under GEAR-uP In 2025, Uplifting Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP), which is entering its third year, saw government-linked investment companies (GLICs) allocating and deploying RM 20.3 billion domestically. 

Sarawak To Host IDECS 2026 In October

KUCHING, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The ninth International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2026 will be held from Oct 5 to 6 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) under the theme 'Scaling Innovation Ecosystems for a Borderless Economy: Earth, Orbit and Beyond'.