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.

Gold Futures Close Lower Amid Firmer US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday as a firmer United States dollar continued to weigh on the precious metal. 

KLCI Futures End Lower In Line With Underlying Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday in line with the underlying cash market’s performance.

Rimbunan Sawit Estimates Ulu Teru Estate Disruption Reduced Revenue By About RM10 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Rimbunan Sawit Bhd estimates that a disruption to operations at its Ulu Teru Estate has reduced revenue by approximately RM10 million.

Libya’s Maiden MIHAS 2026 Participation To Boost Bilateral Trade With Malaysia

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Libya’s maiden participation in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 aims to boost bilateral trade between Libya and Malaysia, while deepening collaboration and facilitating smoother trade relations between the two countries.

Budget 2027: Construction, AI, Infrastructure Sectors To Benefit - Moomoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027, to be tabled on Oct 9, is expected to benefit the construction and building materials sectors, based on current market consensus of RM85 billion to RM90 billion in development expenditure, according to Moomoo.

Space42’s Mira Aerospace, Telespazio Ibérica Start Wildfire-Monitoring Mission In Spain

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Space42 announced that its high altitude platform systems (HAPS) subsidiary Mira Aerospace and Telespazio Ibérica, part of Leonardo Space, have started a wildfire-monitoring mission in Spain.

KLIA Retains 4th Spot Globally In OAG Index, Remains Asia Pacific’s Most Connected Megahub

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has retained its position as the world’s fourth most connected international airport while remaining the most connected megahub in Asia-Pacific.

RM1 Mln LPPSA Financing Limit Could Help Reduce Unsold Houses -- REHDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The increase in the maximum housing financing eligibility under the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) to RM1 million from RM750,000 is expected to help reduce unsold completed residential properties, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia.

Voxela Raises Series A, Total Funding Reaches US$13.2 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Voxela Inc, a developer of vision artificial intelligence (AI) for long-term care facilities, has closed a Series A round led by Tokyo-based Delight Ventures, bringing its total funding since inception to about US$13.2 million. (US$1 = RM4.06)

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).

Africa Emerges As Key Growth Market For Halal Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Africa is emerging as an important growth market for the global halal industry, presenting vast opportunities for Malaysian exporters across a wide range of consumer products.