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KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) has announced a dividend payment of 18 per cent, amounting to RM534.7 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY 2025).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped 135 basis points to rebound to the 3.96 level against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by improved global risk sentiment amid expectations of a potential second-round negotiation between the US and Iran.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s bond market continued to demonstrate resilience amid global volatility, supported by a strengthening ringgit and sustained foreign inflows, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firm against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, supported by sustained demand for the local currency amid improving risk appetite among traders and investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- While the domestic economy was on solid footing in 2025, global developments posed greater downside risks to Malaysia’s growth outlook, prompting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to make the pre-emptive decision to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts.
By Saraswathi Muniappan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- “Force majeure” is French for “major force”, and in legal parlance, this means that an extraordinary event has occurred, such as the war in West Asia, which is beyond the control of a party and excuses them from fulfilling their contract.
ISTANBUL, March 20 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that a sustained rise in energy prices stemming from the war in West Asia could push global inflation higher and weigh on economic output.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may be able to maintain the price of RON95 fuel at RM1.99 per litre even if global oil prices rise amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, but doing so could increase fiscal pressure and affect fiscal consolidation plans, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) projects Malaysia’s system loan growth to come in at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2026, broadly in line with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection of 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was nearly flat against the US dollar at Friday’s open as foreign exchange sentiment stayed cautious amid no signs of the Middle East crisis easing over the past week.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow, according to Standard Chartered Bank.
