Malaysia’s Economy Faces External Risks In 2027 – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainties, US trade protectionism, and high interest rates in advanced economies, an economist said.

BSN Appoints Zukri Samat As New Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Zukri Samat as its new chairman, effective Oct 12, 2026, succeeding Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin.

External Risks, Domestic Politics To Weigh On Malaysia's Economy In 2027 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainty, the United States (US) trade protectionism policy, and high interest rates in developed nations, an economist said.

Cost Absorption Keeps Inflation Low But Price Pressures May Build In 2027 — Bank Muamalat

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – The gap between Malaysia’s producer and consumer inflation suggests businesses are absorbing some of their rising costs, although consumers could face higher prices if these pressures persist, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In Negative Territory At Midday, Tracking Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday, mirroring losses across regional markets amid persistent selling pressure and higher oil prices.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at mid-morning weighed down by persistent selling in selected heavyweights led by the financial services and construction sectors. 

Bursa Malaysia Retreats After Opening Higher, Tracks Weaker Wall Street

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but retreated shortly after, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight as sentiment was weighed down by surging US Treasury yields.

AmBank Strengthens Affluent Banking, Wealth Management With Kelawei Flagship Branch

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group is strengthening its commitment to the affluent segment and wealth management by launching its Kelawei flagship branch, bringing together AmBank Signature Priority Banking (AmSPB) and AmPrivate Banking.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Higher US Yields, Oil Prices Weigh On Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in tandem with weaker regional markets, failing to track Wall Street’s rally as elevated US Treasury yields and renewed gains in crude oil weighed on sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Stays In The Red At Mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon, in line with weaker regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Down 1.19 Pct At Midday Amid Selling Pressure, High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed down at the midday break, in line with regional markets amid persistent selling pressure and elevated oil prices.

Top Glove Share Price Rises After Jump In Profit In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s share price rose in the early trading session after the company posted higher net profit and revenue in its financial year ended Aug 31, 2026 (FY2026).