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KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Malaysia’s export growth for 2026 to 21.7 per cent from the previous projection of 15.3 per cent, underpinned by stronger-than-expected year-to-date export performance, with exports expanding by 27.5 per cent.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Changan Automobile has reaffirmed its long-term investment commitment to Thailand, highlighting the country's role as its regional manufacturing headquarters for Southeast Asia during the Thailand-China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, has deployed a 3.1 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), marking a step forward in the solarisation of Malaysia’s transport infrastructure.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to lead electric vehicle (EV) demand growth outside ASEAN's two dominant EV markets, Vietnam and Thailand, underpinned by its affluent consumer base and improving EV competitiveness, according to BMI.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) projects the total industry volume (TIV) for the Malaysian automotive industry to reach 790,000 units in calendar year 2026 (CY2026).
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BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 15 (Bernama) -- Penang-based property developer, PTL Properties Sdn Bhd has officially opened the sales gallery for The Rimbun, its latest affordable strata townhouse development in Bukit Mertajam.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The government does not intend to reverse the recently announced new rules for importing completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities maintained its 2026 manufacturing growth forecast at 4.5 per cent year-on-year, unchanged from last year's forecast, as production growth is expected to moderate when stockpiling activity unwinds and the high base from last year’s strong performance in the second half of 2025 kicks in.
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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).
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By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) – At its current level of 2.75 per cent, the overnight policy rate (OPR) remains appropriate and consistent with Malaysia’s growth and inflation trajectory, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Infomina Bhd secured a RM21.12 million information and communications technology (ICT) maintenance and technical support services contract from the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The government is streamlining policies and incentives to accelerate the development of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including expanding charging facilities nationwide, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.