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KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) has taken note of several proposals submitted by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and has decided that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Economy Ministry should examine them.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday as gains in plantation and commodity-related counters offset the cautious regional sentiment.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, supported by stronger physical demand from China and higher crude oil prices, despite mixed regional rubber futures, a dealer said.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade within a narrow range next week as investors monitor developments in West Asia and their potential impact on global markets.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Friday, supported by a strong rebound in financial services stocks that lifted the overall market sentiment, in line with gains across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Research houses have maintained their end-2026 forecast for Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, citing BNM’s constructive assessment of Malaysia’s growth outlook and expectations of contained inflation.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The electrification trend in the automotive sector is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by more affordable electric vehicle (EV) models and expanding charging infrastructure, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to show resilient growth despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.
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) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today organised an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Awareness Session for local automotive vendors.
