Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

MPOB Expects CPO Prices To Remain Strong At RM4,000-RM4,300 A Tonne This Year

BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) expects the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) to remain strong at between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne this year, supported by current global petroleum prices.

Malaysian Exporters Record RM160 Mln In Trade Leads At Korea Import Expo 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian delegation has secured export prospects of RM160 million at the recently concluded Korea Import Expo (KIE) 2026, outperforming the initial target of RM120 million, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). 

Subsidy Rationalisation To Safeguard MSME Margins, Malaysia's Competitiveness - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Subsidy rationalisation can help safeguard the profit margins of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and preserve Malaysia’s competitiveness if implemented gradually, in a targeted manner and accompanied by comprehensive support measures.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking the rally in soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Global Air Cargo Demand 6.0 Pct Up In May 2026 – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 6.0 per cent in May 2026, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday, with the benchmark index paring its earlier losses after rebounding strongly from intraday lows amid heavy selling in the morning session.

Malaysia, EU Continue MEUFTA Talks, Target Completion By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on five chapters of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), with both sides targeting to finalise the pact by 2027.

CPO Futures Rebound, Snap Three-day Losing Streak On Stronger Export Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close mostly higher on Friday, supported by stronger export estimates that offset pressure from weaker crude oil prices.

Reinvestment Allowance: MITI To Convey Industry Players' Feedback To MoF

MELAKA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is currently looking at issues related to the reinvestment allowance (RA) and will bring them to the attention of the Finance Ministry (MoF) following the business community’s call for improvements to the incentive to encourage greater corporate reinvestment.

Enest Group Eyes RM15.11 Mln IPO Proceeds To Repay Debt, Fund Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- LEAP Market-listed Enest Group Bhd aims to raise RM15.11 million from its initial public offering (IPO) as part of its transfer to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Fuel Supply Across Petronas Station Network Remains Stable Until August

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) --  Fuel supplies across the nationwide network of Petronas petrol stations are expected to remain stable and sufficient until August, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.