KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The decision on the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation plan has been fully handed over to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) following a Cabinet decision, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate at below three per cent in 2025, given the further easing in global cost conditions and the absence of excessive demand conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has urged young Malaysians and first-time insurance buyers to take advantage of the i-MULA 50 starter pack while funds are still available, with only RM2.4 million remaining for eligible applicants nationwide.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, is projecting sustained expansion in domestic spending following stronger retail sales recorded in March 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The government will take into account the current economic situation when deciding on the implementation of the RON95 targeted subsidy, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The 100-basis point cut in the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) ratio by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) last Thursday is intended to give the Monetary Policy Committee some breathing room to assess the impact of the United States (US)-led tariff shock on exports, said Moody’s Analytics.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are looking to expand in the decarbonisation, healthcare, innovation and service industries in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd views the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs by the United States (US) as a watershed moment for Malaysia to recalibrate its growth strategy through stronger regional integration and domestic economic reforms.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is anticipated to moderate to 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), from 5.0 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July, citing growth concerns following tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia and its key trading partners.
