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.

Malaysia’s 2Q GDP Growth Expected To Moderate -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s second quarter (2Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.8-5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent in 1Q 2026, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of 2Q GDP Estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, supported by improved investor sentiment ahead of Malaysia's advance estimate for second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), while tracking Wall Street's mostly positive performance.

Govt Not Planning To Reverse Decision New CBU EV Import Rules

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The government does not intend to reverse the recently announced new rules for importing completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

FDM2026 Set To Elevate Malaysia As ASEAN’s Premier F&B Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL (FDM2026), to be held from July 21-23, 2026, is set to elevate Malaysia as ASEAN’s premier food and beverage hub.

CPO Futures Rise For Second Straight Day On Stronger Soybean Oil

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Tuesday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

MATRADE Targets Over 120 Business Matching Sessions At WiEX Pavilion During MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to facilitate more than 120 business matching sessions for Malaysian companies participating in the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion at WiEX @MIHAS, a dedicated initiative under the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026.

REHDA Calls For Data-driven Framework To Stabilise Housing Market

PETALING JAYA, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) has called for a more dynamic, data-driven framework to help build a more balanced and inclusive housing market.

Selangor Launches 'BLAST' To Integrate Local SMEs Into Global Supply Chains

SHAH ALAM, July 14 (Bernama) -- Selangor has launched the Invest Selangor Business Linkages and Advancement Programme (BLAST) to build the capacity and competitiveness of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and integrate them into high-value global supply chains. 

Bursa Malaysia Extends Mid-morning Gains On Plantation, Utility Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains in mid-morning trade on Tuesday, lifted by continued buying in plantation and utility heavyweights.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Healthcare, Property Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains to open higher on Tuesday, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweight counters, particularly in the healthcare and property sectors, despite the weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.