Johor Records RM59.4 Bln In Approved Investments In 1H 2026 – Akmal

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded approved investments totalling RM59.4 billion for the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), covering the manufacturing sector, machinery manufacturing, as well as electrical and electronics.  

Global Energy Crisis 'Lagging Effect' Beginning To Impact Natural Gas, Coal Prices – Akmal

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 (Bernama) – Global energy supply disruptions are now exhibiting a lagging effect, as the impact, concentrated on the petrol market since last March, begins to spread to natural gas and coal.

ASEAN's Economic, Demographic Strength To Draw Greater Global Investor Interest -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN's economic fundamentals and demographic strength have positioned the region for greater international investor interest, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Vs US Dollar After Hawkish FOMC Outcome

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback strengthened following a hawkish outcome from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting overnight.

Riding The Rails Of 'Sayang Malaysia' On Malaysia Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- I see those trains almost every day.

Budget 2027 Must Convert Resilience Into Productivity -- Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s imperative in the Budget 2027 cycle is no longer to generate growth, but to institutionalise growth stability -- making expansion more productive, inclusive and resilient across the cycle, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Investors Await FOMC Decision

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the two-day US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which begins tonight, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Ahead Of FOMC Decision, Amid Higher Oil Prices

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in subdued trading as sentiment continued to remain cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision tomorrow and soaring oil prices.

Malaysia, Maldives To Initiate PTA Negotiations, Pave Way For Greater Trade

From Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Maldives have agreed to initiate negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), a move expected to create new opportunities for businesses and further expand economic cooperation between the two countries.

Malaysia Agrees In Principle To Support Maldives' US$100 Mln Facility Request – PM Anwar

From Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to support the Maldives’ application for a US$100 million (US$1=RM4.07) financing facility, which Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described as a form of soft loan to be implemented through both countries’ monetary authorities.

Anwar To Discuss Maldives’ Oil Exploration Proposal With Petronas

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will discuss with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) a proposal for the Malaysian oil company to explore the possibility of oil exploration in the Maldives.

NCER Hopes For More Balanced, Strategic Allocations Under Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is seeking more balanced and strategic allocations under Budget 2027 to spur development in less-developed areas of the northern region and support growth in sectors beyond manufacturing.