Government's Statutory Debt Projected To Remain Below 65% Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) --  The federal government's statutory debt level, after taking into account borrowing requirements for 2026, is projected to remain below 65 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

CPO Futures End Lower As Traders React To Indonesia's B50 Biodiesel Mandate

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as traders reacted to Indonesia's official announcement of its B50 biodiesel mandate, which projected lower-than-expected domestic palm oil consumption.

Malaysia's Economy Seen Growing 4.7 Pct In 2026 On Data Centre, Tech Cycle -- IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow at a rate of 4.7 per cent in 2026, benefiting from data centre activity and the upturn in the global technology cycle, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

MBSB IB Upgrades GDP Forecast, Sees OPR Remaining At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised up its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent, underpinned by steady economic growth and well-contained inflation.

Structural Reforms Increasingly Key To Malaysia’s Growth As BNM Maintains OPR

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) highlights the growing importance of structural reforms and investment policies in driving Malaysia's long-term growth, with monetary policy providing a stable backdrop for economic expansion, according to an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Renewed West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment.

Thai PM Anutin Optimistic Of Achieving US$30 Bln Trade Target With Malaysia By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Thailand is confident of achieving its US$30 billion (US$1=RM4.073) bilateral trade target with Malaysia by 2027, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Ahead Of OPR Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on Thursday, as market sentiment stayed cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision later today.

Economy To Remain Robust On Data Centre, Digital Infrastructure Investments -- SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain robust, fortified by massive incoming investments in data centres and digital infrastructure, said Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid West Asia Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, reversing the previous session's gains as escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment.

France Ready To Assist Malaysia To Develop Civil Nuclear Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- France is ready to collaborate with Malaysia on civil nuclear energy development if Malaysia decides to pursue this option as part of its energy transition efforts, said French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier.

AI-Enabled Grid Should Drive Malaysia’s Energy Transition - Industry Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy transition will depend not only on expanding generation capacity but also on its ability to build a smarter, more integrated and more resilient power grid, an industry expert said.