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.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Investors Await FOMC Decision

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the two-day US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which begins tonight, an analyst said.

Potential Super El Nino Could Weigh On Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Growth Into 3Q 2027 -- CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- A potentially record-strength El Nino could weigh on economic growth in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand from late 2026 into the third quarter (3Q) of 2027, with Indonesia and Thailand likely to be hit earlier than Malaysia, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd. 

Gold To Stay At US$4,000-US$5,000 Range Over Next Few Years -- Malaysia Gold Association

BATU KAWAN, 15 Sept (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound between US$4,000 and US$5,000 per troy ounce over the next one to two years, with the precious metal currently trading at around US$4,350 per troy ounce, said the Malaysia Gold Association. 

Malaysia's Climate Adaptation Needs Up To US$1.1 Trillion By 2050 - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's climate adaptation needs could range between US$852 billion and US$1.1 trillion (US$1=RM4.07) by 2050, underscoring the scale of financing required to strengthen the country's resilience to climate change, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

O&G Counters Remain In Focus Amid Persistent Oil Market Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas (O&G) counters remained in focus with investment banks maintaining a positive stance on the sector.

MoneyHero Reports US$15.8 Mln Q2 Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero), a technology- and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, reported revenue of US$15.8 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 13 per cent year-over-year (YoY). (US$1=RM4.06)

Affin Hwang Investment, Eurex Expand European Futures Access In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with the European derivatives exchange, Eurex, to expand its foreign futures offering, providing clients in Malaysia with a local pathway to European market exposure.

FGV Appoints Independent Audit Firm To Strengthen Group Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Federal Land Development Authority’s (FELDA) subsidiary, FGV Holdings Bhd, has appointed an independent audit firm to conduct a forensic audit regarding specific matters involving an entity with corporate ties to the group.

Affin Hwang Wants Budget 2027 To Boost FDI, Foreign Capital Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd hopes Budget 2027 will introduce measures that are conducive to foreign direct investment (FDI) and facilitate more foreign capital inflows into Malaysia.

IHH's Share Price Up 1.43 Pct Despite Fortis Mandatory Tender Offer Approval Delay

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd’s share price rose 1.43 per cent to RM7.77 despite the company reporting losses stemming from delays in obtaining the required mandatory tender offer (MTO) approvals for its acquisition of Fortis Healthcare.

MOF's Budget Tour To Get Industrial, NGO And People's Input - Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is conducting a budget tour to gather views and suggestions from industry players, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the public nationwide as it prepares for Budget 2027.