OPR Held Steady To Allow Businesses To Continue Growing – Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The decision by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) was made based on the controlled inflationary environment and Malaysia’s  continued strong economic growth, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Boeing Forecasts Demand For Almost 5,000 Aircraft In Southeast Asia By 2045

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Global aircraft manufacturer Boeing is forecasting demand for almost 5,000 new aircraft in Southeast Asia through 2045.

JCorp’s ‘Membina Dan Membela’ Mandate Shapes Growth Strategy

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) views growth as more than a corporate ambition, with every commercial opportunity carefully evaluated against its founding purpose of “Membina dan Membela” (Creating Value, Enabling Sustainable Communities).

Planning Vital To Prevent Constraints In Electricity System -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for timely decisions, coordinated planning and the ability to deliver infrastructure on the electricity system before constraints begin to hold back the country’s growth.

Brent Forecast Raised To US$100 Per Barrel By End-2026 -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil is now forecast to reach US$100 per barrel by end-2026, up from the previous projection of US$85, while the end-2027 forecast has been raised to US$85 per barrel from US$75, OCBC Group Research said.

Kenanga Raises Loan Growth Forecast To 5.5-6.0 Pct, Expects OPR To Stay At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has raised its loan growth forecast for this year to a range of 5.5 per cent to six per cent from five per cent to 5.5 per cent, with projections extended into 2027.

Brent Crude Oil Prices Expected To Average US$80-US$95 Per Barrel In 2027 - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices are expected to average between US$80 per barrel and US$95 per barrel in 2027, assuming a progressive restoration of West Asian oil exports and a recovery in global supply that outpaces demand growth, analysts said.

Malaysia Well Positioned To Play Key Role As Regional Data Centre Hub - Moody's Ratings

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to play a key role as a regional data centre hub if it can maintain its competitive advantage, Moody’s Ratings said.

Malaysia Needs Adequate Power, Grid Capacity To Attract Data Centres - JERA

SINGAPORE, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has significant potential to expand power generation capacity and attract data centre developers, but meeting rising electricity demand will also require adequate transmission capacity and access to land and water, said Japan's largest power generation company, JERA.