OPR Status Quo Till End-2026 On Firmer Growth Outlook - Analysts 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Research houses have maintained their end-2026 forecast for Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, citing BNM’s constructive assessment of Malaysia’s growth outlook and expectations of contained inflation.

MQA Receives Prestigious Asia-Pacific Governance Award

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) has made history by becoming the first higher education quality assurance agency to receive the Governance Project of the Year - Higher Education (Asia-Pacific) award at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026.

Apex Securities Maintains 2026 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities maintained its 2026 manufacturing growth forecast at 4.5 per cent year-on-year, unchanged from last year's forecast, as production growth is expected to moderate when stockpiling activity unwinds and the high base from last year’s strong performance in the second half of 2025 kicks in.

EV Adoption To Rise On Affordable Models, Better Charging Infrastructure -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The electrification trend in the automotive sector is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by more affordable electric vehicle (EV) models and expanding charging infrastructure, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Malaysia's Growth To Stay Firmly Within 4-5 Pct, Says BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to show resilient growth despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

MBI Wants Malaysia, Indonesia To Emerge As Major Integrated Circuit Producers

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BANDUNG, July 10 (Bernama) --  Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) wants to see the semiconductor industry in Malaysia and Indonesia grow more rapidly, with both countries developing into major producers of integrated circuits (ICs), said group chief executive officer Datuk Saipolyazan M Yusop.

Government's Statutory Debt Projected To Remain Below 65% Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) --  The federal government's statutory debt level, after taking into account borrowing requirements for 2026, is projected to remain below 65 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

MoF Says No Blanket Freeze On 2026 Allocations For MoH, MoE

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The government is not implementing across-the-board restrictions on the allocations for the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) for 2026.

CPO Futures End Lower As Traders React To Indonesia's B50 Biodiesel Mandate

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as traders reacted to Indonesia's official announcement of its B50 biodiesel mandate, which projected lower-than-expected domestic palm oil consumption.

Malaysia's Economy Seen Growing 4.7 Pct In 2026 On Data Centre, Tech Cycle -- IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow at a rate of 4.7 per cent in 2026, benefiting from data centre activity and the upturn in the global technology cycle, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

MBSB IB Upgrades GDP Forecast, Sees OPR Remaining At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised up its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent, underpinned by steady economic growth and well-contained inflation.

Gold Futures End Higher Tracking Firmer COMEX Gold

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher tracking the firmer COMEX gold prices, supported by renewed safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainties.