Automotive Industry’s August TIV Eases 3 Pct, 2H2026 Outlook Remains Positive - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry recorded a three per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) decline in total industry volume (TIV) to 71,428 units in August 2026, but sales momentum is expected to remain positive in the second half of the year (2H2026).

AmFIRST REIT Unit Holders Approve RM331 Mln Menara AmBank Disposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFIRST REIT) unit holders today approved the proposed RM331 million disposal of Menara AmBank, paving the way for the REIT to pursue new acquisitions, including hospital-related assets. 

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.

Malaysia’s 2026 Export Growth May Exceed 22 Pct Forecast -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s full-year export growth could exceed the current 22 per cent forecast in 2026 if the strong momentum continues in the coming months, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As US Bond Yields, Fed Tightening Concerns Weigh

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower today after a choppy trading session amid concerns over elevated United States (US) bond yields and the possibility of further monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve, said an analyst.

Sabah Energy Corp Completes Maiden RM350 Mln Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) has completed its maiden sukuk issuance of RM350.0 million under its RM3.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

Malaysia Projected To Grow 4.3 Pct Annually From 2026-2035, 'SEA-6' Economies Set For Steady Growth – Report

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register an average annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent from 2026 to 2035, according to a report entitled “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026-2035” released today.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

ABB Bank Completes 51 Pct Acquisition Of Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- ABB Financial Group has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Davr Bank, a commercial bank operating in Uzbekistan, with the transaction registered on Sept 10 at the Tashkent Stock Exchange.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Softer China Demand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures, with Japanese rubber futures extending losses for the fourth consecutive session, a dealer said.

AWL Eyes Steady Palm Oil Imports From Malaysia, Explores Branded Exports Growth

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- AWL Agri Business Ltd, one of India's largest food and fast-moving consumer goods companies, said it will continue to source the bulk of its palm oil requirements from Malaysia and is exploring opportunities to expand branded consumer exports to the Malaysian market.