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KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's robust economic expansion, marked by strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), highlights the success of ongoing economic reforms as well as surging investor confidence, said Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has climbed seven rungs to 27th place out of 70 economies in the IMD World Digital and AI Ranking (WDAIR) 2026 from 34th place last year, becoming the second-highest-ranked country in ASEAN after Singapore.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday amid profit-taking following recent gains, despite an uptick on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- United Plantations Bhd’s net profit rose to RM290.92 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q) from RM203.27 million in the same quarter a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank has lowered its end-2027 Brent crude oil forecast to US$75 per barrel from US$85, citing improved prospects for de-escalation of the West Asia conflict and additional Gulf export capacity.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- KraneShares announced the private investments in its KraneShares Public-Private AI & Technology exchange-traded fund (ETF), including a stake in artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, have contributed significantly to the fund’s returns since its launch in July 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for the second half of 2026 (2H 2026) is expected to remain positive, with domestic demand continued to be supported by employment gains, targeted fiscal support and ongoing investment activities, according to World Bank Group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must scale up their business operations and improve productivity, creating demand for higher skilled workers and providing better-paying jobs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a quantum computing software company, posted a net profit of US$33.4 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (Q3 2026), driven by a non-cash accounting gain, while its operating loss more than doubled. (US$1 = RM4.05)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd has given top priority to strengthening the national grid, fully recognising that grid readiness is crucial to ensuring Malaysia’s economic certainty and fulfil the nation’s energy and industrial objectives.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The country’s investment cycle and external surplus are expected to give the ringgit room to strengthen next year, supported by strong economic growth, an economist says.
