| LATEST NEWS | Economic growth to be supported by domestic demand, household spending, tourism, and global demand for E&E products in the second half of 2026 -- Economy Ministry. | Growth of 6.0 per cent in 2Q shows that Malaysia’s economy continues to maintain strong momentum despite a challenging global environment - Akmal Nasrullah | Affin Bank’s net profit falls by 11.1 pct to RM127.52 mln in 2Q 2026 from RM143.48 mln in 2Q 2025, revenue up 5.0 pct y-o-y to RM647.21 | CelcomDigi net profit decreased to RM398.0 mln in 2Q FY2026 from RM439.0 mln in 2Q FY2025 | Overall progress of Kota Bharu-Gombak ECRL project reaches 95.08 per cent as of July 2026 - Loke | |
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) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today, for the seventh consecutive period.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, buoyed by stronger performances in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade and palm olein futures on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
PUTRAJAYA, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s (NVWA) recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a Private Control System under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework reinforces the readiness of the nation's palm oil industry to meet the European Union market requirements.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) announced that Abaxx Exchange has surpassed one million futures contracts traded year-to-date as it marked the second anniversary of the Singapore-based commodity exchange.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) has appointed Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad as its new chairman for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Lee Yeow Chor, who held the role for the last six years.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower for the third consecutive trading day, pressured by weaker crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply lower for the third consecutive day, tracking broad-based declines in regional rubber futures markets amid growing expectationS of improved supply availability, a dealer said.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) expanding role in Turkmenistan has emerged as a key pillar of renewed Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent official visit to the Central Asian nation, with the national oil and gas company’s long-standing presence continuing to open new avenues for energy cooperation, economic growth and broader bilateral collaboration.
