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).
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.
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).
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) new and existing investments have shown positive results following the transformation and strengthening of governance processes, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of petroleum-based diesel per month in the June-August period.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The government has managed to reduce its subsidy expenditure by 40.1 per cent to RM23.43 billion in 2025 from RM39.10 billion in 2024, supported by the decline in crude oil prices and the implementation of the targeted diesel and petrol subsidy reforms.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) has appointed Hanisofian Alias as chief executive officer (CEO) effective from Oct 1, 2026, after serving as interim CEO since January this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday in tandem with positive momentum across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at mid-morning, supported by buying activities in selected heavyweights, particularly in the financial services sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to prioritise homeownership and affordable housing, with the government likely to focus on existing housing policies rather than introducing major reforms, according to Apex Securities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to continue targeted measures covering funding, incentives, ecosystem development and talent to support the technology sector, said Apex Securities Bhd.
