Malaysia’s economy to grow between 4.5 to 5.5 pct in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent...
Govt to act firmly against those who disturb public order — Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The government will take stern action against extremists and perpetrators of recent violent incidents in the country, Prime Minister Datuk...
UN report cautiously optimistic about near-term global economic outlook
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 — Global economic prospects have improved thanks to strong performances in the United States and large emerging economies, although vulnerabilities remain,...
Malaysian consumers remain positive on economic outlook — Study
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Malaysian consumers remained positive about the economic outlook and are focused on securing their long-term financial health through savings, investments and insurance, according...
IPAM: Stronger GDP, ringgit, foreign investments to lift FBM KLCI to 1,700 next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The prospect of a stronger gross domestic product (GDP) growth, together with a firmer ringgit and more foreign investments coming into Malaysia, will...
Asia Pacific region to see resilient growth despite China slowdown — S&P
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The Asia Pacific region (Apac) remained a multi-speed region, with its developed economies undergoing soft landings and seeing low but positive...
Research houses upbeat about economic outlook post-state elections
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The just-concluded six state elections did not change Malaysia’s balance of power, despite opposition gains. While the combined seat tally...
2023 could remain challenging for corporates — CGS-CIMB
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — CGS-CIMB Research (CGS-CIMB) predicts that 2023 could remain challenging as corporates adapt to the new policy and political landscape post-15th...
OCBC Bank: BNM likely to raise another 25 basis point in next MPC meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by another 25 basis points this year,...
Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland, May 24 — Multiple threats to the global economy topped the worries of the world’s well-heeled at the annual Davos think-fest on Monday,...
Moody’s Analytics expects Malaysia’s economy to rebound in fourth quarter
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Malaysia’s fourth-quarter growth is expected to rebound on the back of a strong export performance, as well as a pick...
Ringgit ends marginally higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, albeit moving in a tight range. Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd...