Ringgit Ends Higher Against ASEAN Currencies, Lower Versus US Dollar

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most ASEAN currencies, but lower against the US dollar amid a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, an analyst said.

External Risks, Domestic Politics To Weigh On Malaysia's Economy In 2027 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainty, the United States (US) trade protectionism policy, and high interest rates in developed nations, an economist 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).

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). 

FIA President: Malaysia Needs Five-year Business Plan For F1 Return

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

SEPANG, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need a minimum five-year business plan covering the commercial, promotional and logistical requirements of hosting Formula One (F1) if it wants to make a permanent return to the championship.

FIA Prepared For Geopolitical Disruptions -- President

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

SEPANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) must be prepared to respond to unexpected disruptions -- including geopolitical instability -- through risk management and assessment, said its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weak China Demand, Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, pressured by weak demand from China, although concerns over supply disruptions supported prices, a dealer said.

Singapore Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct In 2026, Driven By AI-led Electronics Upcycle - AMRO

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy is projected to moderate slightly to 4.8 per cent in 2026 from 5.0 per cent last year, driven by electronics upcycle led by artificial intelligence (AI), said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic and Research Office (AMRO).

ADB Raises Malaysia's Economic Growth Forecasts For 2026 And 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for Malaysia to 4.9 per cent and 4.7 per cent, respectively.

REHDA: 81 Pct Of Developers Report Higher Business Costs In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia's market survey showed that 81 per cent of respondents reported higher costs of doing business in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up from 74 per cent in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Up On Bargain Hunting of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended slightly higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue chips as concerns over the West Asia conflict eased amid retreating oil prices.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct In Upcoming November Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in November.