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.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Weakens Versus US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Wednesday but weakened against the greenback as expectations of further interest rate hikes by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) continued to support the US dollar.

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: MITRANS Calls For A More Predictable Public Transport

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Predictability in public transport should be a key focus of Budget 2027, with greater attention given to improving existing services rather than concentrating mainly on new major projects.

Itron Launches Grid Edge Meters For APAC Utilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Itron Inc, an intelligent infrastructure provider for modern energy and water management, has announced the availability of its grid edge portfolio, including Itron Riva S and Itron Riva T IEC electricity meters, for utilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

REHDA Seeks Enhanced Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme, Stamp Duty Relief In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Enhancing the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) and introducing improved financing structures are among the proposals made by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia for Budget 2027.

Anwar At Roundtable With Leading Chinese Companies On AI, Robotics Potential

SHANGHAI, Sept 23  (Bernama) -- A roundtable discussion with industry leaders from 21 leading Chinese companies here focused on various high-impact sectors, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, as Malaysia explores high-value strategic investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by easing Brent crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns.

Bank Rakyat, Alibaba Cloud, Lenovo Synergy Open Up Opportunities For Strategic Cooperation

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The strategic synergy between Bank Rakyat and Chinese technology giants, Alibaba Cloud and Lenovo, has opened up greater opportunities for the sharing of technology, expertise and experience in efforts to strengthen digital capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech).

Global Economic Outlook To Improve, But Uncertainty Remains -- WEF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- A majority, or 56 per cent, of chief economists surveyed expected the global economic outlook to remain stable or improve, a sharp improvement from May, when 89 per cent projected conditions to weaken, said the World Economic Forum (WEF) in its latest Chief Economists’ Outlook - September 2026. 

Ringgit Closes Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiment

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22  (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading within a narrow range as investors remained cautious ahead of key geopolitical developments this week.

Venionaire Capital Appoints Lukas Naujack Associate Partner For Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Venionaire Capital AG, an independent investment and corporate finance firm, has appointed Lukas Naujack as Associate Partner, strengthening its cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic advisory capabilities in Southeast Asia.