Potential Super El Nino Could Weigh On Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Growth Into 3Q 2027 -- CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- A potentially record-strength El Nino could weigh on economic growth in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand from late 2026 into the third quarter (3Q) of 2027, with Indonesia and Thailand likely to be hit earlier than Malaysia, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd. 

MIAPEX Targets RM12 Mln In Sales Transactions At Upcoming Automotive Expo

SERI KEMBANGAN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026 expects to generate about RM12 million in sales transactions, driven by strong business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagements.

Gold To Stay At US$4,000-US$5,000 Range Over Next Few Years -- Malaysia Gold Association

BATU KAWAN, 15 Sept (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound between US$4,000 and US$5,000 per troy ounce over the next one to two years, with the precious metal currently trading at around US$4,350 per troy ounce, said the Malaysia Gold Association. 

PITE 2026 Expands International Reach, Opens B2B Segment To Global Exhibitors

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) 2026 will expand its international reach by opening its business-to-business (B2B) segment to international exhibitors for the first time, creating new opportunities for tourism players to forge partnerships and tap into wider markets.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Key Central Bank Meetings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid cautious sentiment ahead of key central bank meetings this week, an economist said.

Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major and ASEAN currencies at Monday’s close, although it declined against the US dollar.

Kedah DPMM Strengthens Regional Networking Via IMT-GT Event

ALOR SETAR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) Kedah chapter is strengthening its business networking and exploring new global markets through the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Business Matching 2026 session held in Medan, Indonesia, last week.

Batik Air To Launch Subang-Bali, Penang-Batam Routes In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will launch direct flights from Subang to Bali and Penang to Batam in October, expanding its international connectivity between Malaysia and Indonesia.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Extending Last Week's Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, extending last week’s bearish performance in line with a weaker regional trend, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar amid cautious market sentiment ahead of the upcoming United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 15-16, 2026.

BRICS Calls For Immediate WTO Reform, Restoration Of Dispute Settlement Mechanism

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- BRICS has called for the immediate restoration of an accessible, effective and fully functioning two-tier binding World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism, while reaffirming its unwavering support for WTO reform and a rules-based multilateral trading system.