High Oil Prices Support Malaysia’s Export Earnings -- CGSI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Elevated oil prices continue to support Malaysia’s petroleum product and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, further boosting export earnings, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGSI) said.

CPO Futures End Mixed Amid Concerns Over Higher Inventories

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed on Monday, as concerns over higher palm oil inventories weighed on market sentiment.

MBSB IB Upgrades 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 32 Pct, Imports To 26 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has upgraded its 2026 growth projection for exports to 32 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) and imports to 26 per cent (2025: 6.0 per cent), given the stronger-than-expected performance in September.

Malaysia’s Inflation To Remain Manageable At 1.9 Pct In 2026 — OCBC, RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable at 1.9 per cent in 2026.

Economic Reforms Over The Past Four Years Have Strengthened Malaysia -- PM Anwar

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) — Economic reform efforts implemented by the government over the past four years have helped boost the country’s economy and improve public well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower, Financial Counters Weigh

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by selling in financial services stocks as the local market tracked losses on Wall Street last Friday.  

Malaysia’s Growth Momentum Expected To Remain Firm In 4Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Resilient domestic demand, sustained investment activity and supportive export prospects should underpin Malaysia's fourth quarter 2026 (4Q 2026) growth momentum, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower On Technical Correction Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower on a technical correction at between RM4,100 and RM4,200 per tonne.

Rubber Market Expected To Trend Higher Next Week On Stock Replenishment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by stock replenishment activities ahead of the monsoon season in November, December and January.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Export Demand, Energy Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Friday, supported by stronger October export demand.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q 2026, Growth Across Sectors -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), after registering 6.0 per cent growth in the preceding quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

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.