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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its “overweight” call on the transport sector, with Westports Holdings Bhd remaining its top pick.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- AmBank (M) Bhd expects Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q2026) to grow by 5.6 per cent, supported by private consumption fuelled by festive spending during the quarter and steady private investment
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The newly launched sixth cycle of the Large-Scale Solar programme (LSS6) is expected to unlock between RM13 billion and RM15 billion in private investments, as the tender quota has expanded to 2.65 gigawatts (GW) from the previous 2.0 GW.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) projects the total industry volume (TIV) for the Malaysian automotive industry to reach 790,000 units in calendar year 2026 (CY2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Friday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance estimate for the second quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) today, an analyst said.
By Hasnah Jusid
KULAI, July 16 (Bernama) -- Johor is set to become the production base for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cleaning robots under a technology transfer partnership between a local company and a Chinese robotics firm.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer spending is expected to grow in 2026, underpinned by stable economic growth and employment outlook, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s shares rose 1.44 per cent in early trade on Thursday after its joint venture signed a bulk water supply agreement with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Stronger-than-expected electrical and electronics (E&E) exports and robust global semiconductor demand have prompted Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) to raise Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.7 per cent from 4.5 per cent previously.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia drove global sukuk issuance growth in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with strong local currency issuance offsetting weaker Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries issuance, according to S&P Global Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s second quarter (2Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.8-5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent in 1Q 2026, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors anticipated an upbeat advance estimate of Malaysia's second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), analysts said.
