ADB Raises Malaysia's Economic Growth Forecasts For 2026 And 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for Malaysia to 4.9 per cent and 4.7 per cent, respectively.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Weakens Versus US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Wednesday but weakened against the greenback as expectations of further interest rate hikes by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) continued to support the US dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Weaker Sentiment Towards Petrochemical Stocks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights and weaker sentiment towards petrochemical stocks as oil prices continued to slide, said an analyst.

Malaysia Airlines Extends Airbus FHS Programme For A330ceo Fleet

SINGAPORE, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines today inked an agreement to extend Airbus’ industry-leading Flight Hour Services (FHS) programme for its A330ceo fleet at the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Asia-Pacific event here. 

Rubber Market Extends Gains For Third Straight Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended gains for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by firmer regional rubber futures, optimism over US-China and US-Iran talks, and tighter supply due to adverse weather, a dealer said.

HERE Technologies, NIO Expand Intelligent Navigation Collaboration In Europe

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the mapping and location data company, and NIO Inc have expanded their collaboration to advance intelligent navigation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven driving experiences across Europe.

KLIA Retains 4th Spot Globally In OAG Index, Remains Asia Pacific’s Most Connected Megahub

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has retained its position as the world’s fourth most connected international airport while remaining the most connected megahub in Asia-Pacific.

REHDA: 81 Pct Of Developers Report Higher Business Costs In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia's market survey showed that 81 per cent of respondents reported higher costs of doing business in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up from 74 per cent in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

Itron Launches Grid Edge Meters For APAC Utilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Itron Inc, an intelligent infrastructure provider for modern energy and water management, has announced the availability of its grid edge portfolio, including Itron Riva S and Itron Riva T IEC electricity meters, for utilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

ACE Market-bound Ecosys Eyes RM39.34 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) --Industrial solutions provider EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd aims to raise RM39.34 million from an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market on Oct 14, 2026.

OGSE Sector To Increase Output, Revenue In The Next Three Years - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The government expects the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector to increase its output and revenue in the next two to three years through expansion into overseas markets, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

Digital Realty: APAC AI Investment Gathers Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty’s 2026 Global Data Insights Survey (GDIS) has found strong artificial intelligence (AI) investment momentum across Asia Pacific (APAC), alongside significant differences in how individual markets are turning that investment into business value.