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KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The government will emphasise sustainable, inclusive and people-centric economic growth, in line with the MADANI Economy Framework: Empowering the People, in formulating Budget 2027.
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).
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to the Malaysian bond market in June, recording net inflows of RM4.9 billion compared with net outflows of RM4.3 billion in May, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and continued confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is strategically positioning itself to strengthen its regional leadership in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, as the technology enters a definitive new phase in which financial industry success is no longer judged by the sheer speed of technology adoption, but by the maturity and responsibility of its implementation.
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).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Meltwater has expanded its Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities by introducing new tools that enable artificial intelligence (AI) assistants to perform actions within the Meltwater platform, including accessing insights, creating reports and tracking alerts in real time.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks and development financial institutions (DFIs) are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but many remain cautious about using AI for high-impact business decisions.
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.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, supported by firmer crude oil prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today, tracking regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over temporary supply disruptions in Thailand and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.
