No Immediate Need To Reduce OPR, Malaysia's Economic Outlook Remains Resilient - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has room to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR), but there is no immediate urgency to do so given the country’s resilient economic outlook, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. 

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of OPR Announcement Tomorrow

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) announcement tomorrow.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Steady Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, taking the cue from steady crude oil prices and losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia, AmInvest Launch FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia ETF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd and AmInvest have launched the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia exchange-traded fund (ETF), the first and only sustainable and responsible investment (SRI)-qualified ETF in the country.

CPO Futures Rebound On Renewed Buying Interest

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, breaking its multi-day downtrend.

Ringgit Rebounds As Weak US Data, Fed Uncertainty Weighs On Greenback

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher on Tuesday as weaker US economic data and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) next monetary policy move weighed on the greenback.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Crude Oil Decline

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid declining benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Gold Price Rally Best Opportunity To Invest In Shariah-Compliant BIGA-i Account - BIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The price of gold, which has risen by more than 40 per cent since early January 2024, presents the best opportunity to invest in the Bank Islam Gold Account (BIGA-i), a Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s (BIMB) Shariah-compliant digital gold product.

Rubber Production Incentive Activated In Sabah, Sarawak For October 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Sabah and Sarawak for October 2025, the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) said on Monday.

Ringgit Rises As Weaker US Dollar Faces Policy Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Concerns Over Rising Output, Stockpiles

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid concerns over rising output and stock levels in the country.