| LATEST NEWS | Govt protects critical sectors, including fishermen and transportation, through diesel subsidies – PM Anwar | Only 15 per cent are affected by market diesel prices, while majority 85 per cent still enjoy subsidies – PM Anwar | LTSIP, a RM440 million airport, is set to become an economic catalyst and connect Kelantan to the regional network - PM Anwar | LTSIP opens direct links to ASEAN hubs, boosting Kelantan’s trade and tourism – PM Anwar | The government is taking a realistic approach and continuing strategic projects in Kelantan - PM Anwar | |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Bursa Malaysia key index is likely to trade with an upward bias next week, supported by improving global risk sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI), which edged up 1.7 per cent in March 2026, remains contained and temporary in nature, with the increase largely driven by external cost factors rather than broad-based domestic demand, an economist said.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the week higher, extending its upward momentum, buoyed by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, reinforcing the narrative of resilient domestic demand.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midday, lifted by the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s (DOSM) advance estimates showing that the economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy that remains fundamentally resilient, despite rising global uncertainties, particularly elevated oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended flat today, despite the positive momentum seen in the United States COMEX gold market.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end slightly lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters mainly in financial services and utilities sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.7 per cent for 2026, representing an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Ryt Bank said it has surpassed 1.2 million users in just over seven months since its launch in August 2025, reflecting the trust Malaysians place in the platform and positioning it as one of the fastest-growing digital banks in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy is emerging as a potential source of stable, low-carbon power, complementing renewables and strengthening energy security, as more than 70 per cent of electricity is still generated from fossil fuels and a coal phase-out is targeted for 2044.
SHAH ALAM, April 13 (Bernama) -- Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) led a group of 10 Malaysian startups to Taipei and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, as part of its participation in the Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- The Sanya Tourism Development Bureau of China’s Hainan Province has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tourism Malaysia to strengthen tourism ties ahead of "Visit Malaysia Year 2026" and jointly promote travel between the two destinations.
