IJM Corp Appoints Johan Idris As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Conglomerate IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp) has announced the appointment of Datuk Johan Idris as independent non-executive director and chairman.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Higher On Improved Risk Appetite

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today, in line with upbeat regional markets, as improved risk appetite was supported by softer US labour data, that reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and eased pressure on bond yields.

12MP Development Spending Hits RM397.85 Bln, Below RM415 Bln Ceiling -- Auditor-general

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Development expenditure under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) totalled RM397.85 billion as at Dec 31, 2025, remaining below the approved ceiling of RM415 billion, the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026 said.

BNM: Household Financial Position Remains Resilient Amid West Asia Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The financial position of households has remained generally resilient, supported by Malaysia's stable labour market conditions, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Federal Govt Deficit-to-GDP Ratio Down To 3.7 Pct In 2025 -- Audit Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s financial performance in 2025 improved, with the deficit falling by RM3.878 billion, bringing the deficit-to-gross domestic product ratio to 3.7 per cent from 4.1 per cent in 2024.

Kelington Units Bags Additional RM133 Mln Contract For Data Storage Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Kelington Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kelington Technologies Sdn Bhd, has secured an additional contract worth about RM133 million from a Sarawak-based manufacturing company for major structural steel works as part of an advanced data storage manufacturing facility project.

Govt's Collection Rate Of Loan Arrears Only At 5 Pct Or RM465 Mln In 2025 - Audit Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government recorded a low collection rate of five per cent for outstanding loan arrears, with only RM465.0 million of the RM9.27 billion in arrears from the previous year successfully collected in 2025.

West Asia Conflict Poses Downside Risks, But Impact On Malaysia's Financial Stability Manageable -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The implications of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted global commodity supplies and strategic trade routes, have remained manageable for Malaysia's financial stability, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

AMRO Upgrades Malaysia’s 2026 & 2027 Growth Forecasts As AI Investment Boosts Economy

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has raised its economic growth forecast for Malaysia to 5.1 per cent in 2026 from 4.9 per cent previously, and to 4.8 per cent in 2027 from 4.7 per cent, driven by robust artificial intelligence (AI)-related exports and investment.

Alpha IVF Proposes Transfer To Main Market By 4Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Alpha IVF Group Bhd has proposed transferring its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market, slated for completion by the fourth quarter of 2026 (4Q 2026).

Argentina Unveils Citizenship by Investment Programme 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Argentina has unveiled details of its new Citizenship by Investment Programme, with applications expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026 as the country seeks to position its wider economic and strategic assets more prominently on the international stage.

Federal Government’s Investment Dividends Rise To RM39.547 Bln In 2025 -- LKAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government received investment dividends amounting to RM39.547 billion in 2025, an increase of RM535 million or 1.4 per cent compared to RM39.012 billion in 2024.