PETALING JAYA: Mercury Securities Group Bhd expects the services and manufacturing sectors to remain key drivers of growth in 2026, complemented by sustained activity in the construction and agriculture sectors. For its fourth quarter ended Oct 31, 2025, Mercury Securities’ net profit rose to RM3.86mil from RM3.52mil in the previous corresponding period, mainly due to higher revenue. For its financial year ended Oct 31, 2025, Mercury Securities’ net profit rose to RM14.62mil from RM14.04mil previously, while revenue increased to RM36.2mil from RM32.57mil. For 2026, Mercury Securities noted that Malaysia’s economy is projected to expand between 4% and 4.5%, supported by resilient domestic demand and a steady external sector. “In July 2025, the overnight policy rate was lowered from 3% to 2.75% as a pre-emptive measure to sustain steady growth, given moderate inflation prospects.

Source: The Star December 31, 2025 11:06 UTC