OCBC Sees Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (OCBC Bank) expects a modest “fiscal slippage” of 0.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 for Malaysia, with its fiscal deficit forecast for the country at 3.6 per cent of GDP versus the budgeted 3.5 per cent.

Rubber Market Maintains Upward Trend To Track Regional Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market remained on an upward trend, closing higher on Thursday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Could Hit 5.7 Pct On Stronger Manufacturing, Investments -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy could expand by an average 5.7 per cent in 2026, exceeding official forecasts, driven by stronger manufacturing, construction and investments, said two economists.

Petronas Upstream Investments Support Malaysia O&G Outlook - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) has maintained its 'overweight' call on Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) continued growth in  upstream investments reinforcing its positive outlook.

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.

SunCar Posts US$3.4 Mln Net Income In First Half 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- SunCar Technology Group Inc (SunCar), an innovative leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered auto insurance and auto services, has reported net income of US$3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, an improvement of US$8.9 million from a net loss of US$5.5 million in the same period last year. (US$1=RM4.06)

TNB Shares Rise On New Tariff Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) shares rose in early trading on Wednesday after the utility announced its latest tariff framework.

Malaysia To Grow 4.7 Pct In 2026, Southeast Asia Outlook Brightens - WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, supported by technology-related exports and investment as well as robust domestic demand, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Trilliant Returns To Enlit Asia 2026 As Diamond Sponsor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Trilliant, a technology platform partner, is returning to Enlit Asia 2026, taking place from Sept 22 to 24 in Jakarta, as a Diamond Sponsor for the eighth consecutive year.

RHB IB Maintains Overweight On Energy Sector As Govt Accelerates CRESS

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) maintained its “overweight” call on the energy sector, following the government’s decision to accelerate the adoption of the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Exports Seen Stable At 16 Mln Tonnes In 2027 -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) foresees Malaysia's palm oil exports remaining stable at around 16 million tonnes in 2027, with the country expected to play an increasingly important role in supplying palm oil to global consumers.

Automotive Industry’s August TIV Eases 3 Pct, 2H2026 Outlook Remains Positive - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry recorded a three per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) decline in total industry volume (TIV) to 71,428 units in August 2026, but sales momentum is expected to remain positive in the second half of the year (2H2026).