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PublicInvest Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 5.4 Pct On Strong 2Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected second quarter (2Q) economic growth has prompted Public Investment Bank Bhd (PublicInvest) to raise its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent.

IHH Healthcare Aims To Nearly Double Hospital Beds In India To 10,000 By 2031

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) --  Private healthcare provider IHH Healthcare Bhd. plans to nearly double its operational hospital beds in India to about 10,000 by 2031 from around 6,100 currently, with an estimated investment of about US$250,000 (US$1=RM4.08) per bed.

Is Malaysia Really Ready For Battery EV Transition?

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- A year ago, during my Wolfson Press Fellowship at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, I was grappling with a question I was not entirely sure I wanted to answer.

Investment Banks Maintain Positive 2026 GDP Growth Forecasts Of 4.8-5.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Investment banks remained positive on Malaysia’s economic growth outlook for 2026, forecasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 4.8 and 5.4 per cent.

Proactive Measures Help Sustain Malaysia’s GDP Growth Momentum Amid West Asia Conflict – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The government’s proactive response to the West Asia crisis, including financing support for affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and targeted fuel subsidies, helped sustain household spending and business activity in the country.

Ringgit Remains Broadly Stable Against Major Trading Partners In 2Q 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained broadly stable against the currencies of major trading partners in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, amid evolving global financial conditions, particularly the shift in market expectations due to the direction of United States monetary policy, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

2026 CPO Price Forecast Maintained At RM4,400 Per Tonne Amid El Nino Risk - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) --  Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its crude palm oil (CPO) price forecast of RM4,400 per tonne for 2026 and RM4,450 per tonne for 2027, pending the upcoming results season.

Keyfield's Net Profit Lower At RM23.09 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM23.09 million compared to RM66.36 million in the same period a year ago.

Toyota Aims To Bolster 'Earning Power' Amid Tariff, West Asia Headwinds

NAGOYA (Japan), Aug 13 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s top executive vowed to strengthen its "earning power," with the industry facing headwinds from US tariffs and the prolonged conflict in the West Asia, Kyodo News reported.

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.

Businesses, Public Play Vital Role In Strengthening Malaysia’s Energy Security Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses and the public have a vital role in supporting   Malaysia’s energy security, which has become increasingly important, as global geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt the energy landscape.

Rubber Market Seen Range-bound Next Week On Geopolitical Uncertainty, Tariff Talks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain range-bound next week as geopolitical uncertainty and renewed tariff discussions weigh on global buying interest.