Kenanga IB: Budget 2027 Should Support Growth, Maintain Fiscal Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should keep expenditure policy growth-supportive while preserving gradual fiscal consolidation, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

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.

AirAsia Malaysia Renews Air Operator Certificate, Valid Until Sept 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which is valid until Sept 30, 2029.

Bursa Malaysia’s Key Index Rebounds 0.31 Pct At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded to close the morning session 0.31 per cent higher, paring earlier losses on persistent buying in heavyweights, particularly banking stocks.

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.

Kenanga Raises 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 28.5 Pct, Sees RM2 Trillion Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 28.5 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) from 19.0 per cent, with export value on track to exceed the RM2.0 trillion mark this year.

Ringgit Opens Mixed Against Major, ASEAN Currencies After BOJ Rate Hike

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mixed against major and ASEAN currencies on Monday as investors assessed the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) rate hike on Friday.

Rayani Air To Fly Again In 2027 With Focus On Haj, Umrah Charters

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Rayani Air Sdn Bhd has announced its return under new management, with a new business model focusing exclusively on shariah-compliant haj and umrah charter flights which are scheduled to begin in 2027.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

MSMEs, Local Traders Must Be Empowered To Benefit From Economic Growth -- Armizan

BATU KAWAN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government wants to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local traders so they can become key contributors to national economic growth and benefit from sustained economic expansion, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Cautiously Next Week Amid Higher Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to trade cautiously next week as higher oil prices continue to put pressure on global risk appetite, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Cautious Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to remain cautious next week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.