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ADB Raises Malaysia's Economic Growth Forecasts For 2026 And 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for Malaysia to 4.9 per cent and 4.7 per cent, respectively.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Weaker Sentiment Towards Petrochemical Stocks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights and weaker sentiment towards petrochemical stocks as oil prices continued to slide, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Extends Gains For Third Straight Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended gains for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by firmer regional rubber futures, optimism over US-China and US-Iran talks, and tighter supply due to adverse weather, a dealer said.

REHDA: 81 Pct Of Developers Report Higher Business Costs In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia's market survey showed that 81 per cent of respondents reported higher costs of doing business in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up from 74 per cent in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Upbeat Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended gains on Tuesday, closing higher on firmer regional rubber futures and continued supply tightness due to El Nino, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting, Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday but retreated thereafter,  supported by bargain hunting as easing tensions in West Asia helped lift sentiment and pushed Brent crude oil prices lower.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing global oil prices and geopolitical developments.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Up On Bargain Hunting of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended slightly higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting in selected blue chips as concerns over the West Asia conflict eased amid retreating oil prices.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Mixed Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today amid mixed movements in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

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.

EcoWorld Shares Ease After S$208.09 Mln Singapore Land Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s share price eased in early trading today despite securing a S$208.09 million (RM667.6 million) parcel of land in Singapore.