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Malaysia’s economy holds up despite global shocks, economists see room to beat growth target
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia is on track to exceed its official full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.8 to 5.3 per cent after the economy expanded […]
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar after robust third-quarter GDP estimate
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by Malaysia’s higher-than-expected advance GDP estimate for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026). […]
Tengku Zafrul urges closer Asean ties to overcome trade barriers at aseanX launch
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today hailed private information platform aseanX as a potentially vital tool for deeper regional integration, as South-east Asian nations […]
Bursa Malaysia retreats from opening gains as investors turn cautious ahead of weekend
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today but eased thereafter due to mild profit-taking in selected heavyweight counters At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM […]
Ringgit steady against US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s third-quarter GDP estimate
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today as external factors, including expectations of a restrictive US monetary policy, offset support from a weaker […]
Why is Shell facing lawsuits over climate disasters in Brazil and the Philippines?
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 — A typhoon in the Philippines and flooding in Brazil. Twice in less than a year, British energy giant Shell has been the target of a new […]
Bursa Malaysia snaps four-day winning streak as global markets retreat
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index retreated four days of gains to close lower today, following profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks and tracking regional and Wall Street […]
Ringgit closes higher against weaker US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s 3Q GDP estimate
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The ringgit closed higher against the weakening greenback today as investors assessed market conditions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) […]
IMF warns Saudi Arabia and Gulf economies may take years to recover from war, Saudi economy projected to shrink 3.3pc
BANGKOK, Oct 15 — The International Monetary Fund expects energy-rich Middle Eastern economies to bounce back, but not in the medium term, the organisation’s regional chief said today, as fighting […]
Malaysia Airlines crowned world’s best MICE carrier, double win fuels top‑10 global push
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Malaysia Airlines has clinched a double win at the 2026 World MICE Awards, taking home the titles of World’s Best MICE Airline and Asia’s Best […]