Sabah Collects RM1.38 Bln In State Sales Tax As Of June

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s state sales tax collection for the main sectors as of June 30 this year stood at RM1.38 billion, the State Legislative Assembly was told today.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar, Mostly Higher Versus Major Currencies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but mostly higher against other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, which helped cushion the impact of heightened global market volatility.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Robust Economic Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by robust Malaysian economic data that reinforced confidence in the country's economic fundamentals.

Analysts Project Malaysia's Exports To Grow Robustly In 2026, Driven By Stronger Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Malaysia’s export growth for 2026 to 21.7 per cent from the previous projection of 15.3 per cent, underpinned by stronger-than-expected year-to-date export performance, with exports expanding by 27.5 per cent.

Malaysia's Total Trade Up 44.7 Pct To RM340.9 Bln In June 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance continued to strengthen in June 2026, growing by 44.7 per cent to RM340.9 billion from RM235.6 billion a year earlier on sustained growth in both exports and imports. 

Changan Reaffirms Thailand Investment Commitment 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Changan Automobile has reaffirmed its long-term investment commitment to Thailand, highlighting the country's role as its regional manufacturing headquarters for Southeast Asia during the Thailand-China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026.

Malaysia’s Regional Growth Centres To Drive Next Phase Of High-Value Economic Development - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's regional growth centres are well-positioned to drive the next phase of high-value economic development, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

AmBank Sees Stronger 2Q GDP Growth, Raises 2026 Forecast To 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- AmBank (M) Bhd expects Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q2026) to grow by 5.6 per cent, supported by private consumption fuelled by festive spending during the quarter and steady private investment

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Flat Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Friday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance estimate for the second quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) today, an analyst said.

Public, Businesses Must Be Prepared For Challenges Arising From Hormuz Closure -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government is reminding the public and businesses not to become complacent or underestimate the economic and supply chain impacts following Iran's declaration of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Malaysia Not Seeing Two-Speed Economy As Growth Remains Broad-Based -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not showing signs of a two-speed economy despite heightened global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties, with growth continuing to be supported by broad-based contributions from the manufacturing, services and construction sectors.

HLIB Lifts Malaysia’s 2026 GDP Forecast To 4.7 Pct On Strong E&E Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Stronger-than-expected electrical and electronics (E&E) exports and robust global semiconductor demand have prompted Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) to raise Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.7 per cent from 4.5 per cent previously.