Economic Reforms Over The Past Four Years Have Strengthened Malaysia -- PM Anwar

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) — Economic reform efforts implemented by the government over the past four years have helped boost the country’s economy and improve public well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Must Plan Data Centre Growth To Attract Quality Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strategically plan the growth of its data centre industry to attract quality investments, strengthen the digital economy and ensure the sustainable use of energy and water while protecting the environment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia’s Trade Jumps 53.7 Pct To RM396.5 Bln In September -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade surged 53.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM396.5 billion in September 2026 from RM258.1 billion a year earlier, supported by strong growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower, Financial Counters Weigh

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by selling in financial services stocks as the local market tracked losses on Wall Street last Friday.  

Malaysia’s Growth Momentum Expected To Remain Firm In 4Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Resilient domestic demand, sustained investment activity and supportive export prospects should underpin Malaysia's fourth quarter 2026 (4Q 2026) growth momentum, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia.

Penang Secures RM33.22 Billion For 280 Federal Development Projects

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- A total of 280 federal development projects in Penang, with a combined cost of RM33.22 billion, have been approved under the Second Rolling Plan (RP2) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for 2027.

DNB To Accelerate 5G Adoption, Drive Business Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will work with its mobile network operator shareholders, customers and technology partners to accelerate 5G adoption and bring practical solutions to market, helping businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs and reach wider markets.

Malaysia Among Asian Markets Recording Net Selling -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was among Asian markets that recorded net foreign institutional outflows last week, with foreign institutions extending their net selling streak on Bursa Malaysia to four consecutive weeks, amounting to RM270.2 million (US$1=RM4.0790), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade, Tracks Wall Street Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index eased in early trade on Monday, tracking losses on Wall Street last Friday amid a sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher As GDP Growth Beats Forecasts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against a basket of major currencies on Monday after Malaysia’s advance estimate of third-quarter 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth came in stronger than expected at 5.3 per cent.

Mercedes Eyes Sepang Return, Signify Readiness To Support Potential Night Race

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's return to the Formula One (F1) spotlight has renewed interest in the Sepang International Circuit, with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team keen to race there again and global lighting technology company Signify ready to provide solutions for a potential night race.

Japan’s Yuzu Fruit Taps Malaysia’s Halal Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Japan’s yuzu, prized for its distinctive fragrance and citrusy tang, is emerging as a potential addition to Malaysia’s halal market, with producers from Kochi Prefecture eyeing new export opportunities.