Mexico, U.S. Remain At Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

IPPFA Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.6 Pct Despite Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.

Malaysia To Repurpose Retiring Coal Plants Into RE Hubs - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to repurpose sites of retiring coal-fired power plants into renewable energy (RE) hubs and battery energy storage facilities under a proposed National Coal Site Repurposing Framework, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Regional Rubber Futures Losses Weigh On Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Nine Funds Earn Perfect Scores In Global SWF GSR Scoreboard

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Global SWF has published the seventh edition of its Governance, Sustainability, and Resilience (GSR) Scoreboard, with nine institutions achieving perfect scores in the 2026 assessment of state-owned investors.

WTO Must Adapt To Current International Economic Realities — Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) must adapt to the realities of today’s international economy to remain relevant amid intensifying competition and evolving global trade dynamics, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday, with the benchmark index paring its earlier losses after rebounding strongly from intraday lows amid heavy selling in the morning session.

EPIC Targets RM700 Mln Revenue, RM1 Bln NAV By 2030

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corp Bhd (EPIC) is targeting annual revenue of RM700 million and net asset value (NAV) of RM1 billion by 2030 under its EPIC Strategic Business Plan 2025-2030 (EPIC BEST 2530), supported by expansion in its oil and gas (O&G), port management and renewable energy businesses.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher but retreated thereafter, tracking Wall Street's weaker performance last Friday amid heightened US-Iran tensions.

Ringgit To Trade Within RM4.09-RM4.11 Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data Releases

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.09 to RM4.11 range next week as investors await key economic data releases.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Within 1,660-1,690 Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade within the 1,660-1,690 range next week, with volatility likely to persist as investors monitor developments in the global technology sector, geopolitical events and foreign fund flows, an analyst said.