BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (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).  

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Maintaining OPR At 2.75 Pct Provides Better Predictability In Borrowing Costs - Economist

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Maintaining the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent would provide better predictability in borrowing costs, allowing Malaysians to plan capital expenditures and asset purchases with confidence, said an economist. 

Lendlease REIT To Acquire 70 Pct Stake In PLQ Mall, Expanding Singapore Suburban Retail Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT) is set to acquire a 70 per cent indirect interest in PLQ Mall in Singapore, reinforcing its strategy to grow its suburban retail footprint and deliver steady, recurring income for unitholders.

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.

Three Malaysian Firms Win Inaugural SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Three Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were presented with the inaugural SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 Awards, recognising their exceptional achievements in business performance, innovation, and export competitiveness.

AM Best Rates Delta’s Affiliates’ Performance Assessment Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the performance assessment (assessment) of PA-2 (Excellent) of Delta Insurance New Zealand Limited and Delta Underwriting Private Limited, Singapore.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For South Korea’s KB Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of South Korea’s KB Insurance Co Ltd (KBI), with a stable outlook.

Lendlease REIT Nears Completion Of Jem Office Divestment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT), announced that the condition precedent for the divestment of the Jem office component has been fulfilled, with completion expected by Nov 12.

Malaysia's Rare Earth Pact With US Powers High-tech Revolution To Move Up The Value Chain

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s partnership with the United States in critical minerals unlocks new flows of American investment and technology, as well as the development of downstream rare earth elements (REE) capabilities, from extraction and separation to advanced manufacturing.

Pluxee Beats Forecasts With Strong Fiscal 2025 Results, Lifts Profit Margin Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Pluxee, a global player in employee benefits and engagement, posted a solid set of fiscal 2025 results, with total revenue climbing 10.6 per cent organically to 1.29 billion euros, as strong client growth and cash generation continued to underpin performance. (1 Euro = RM4.85)

Penang To Focus On Value Creation Economy, Growth Industries For NCER Under 13MP - Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) direction for the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) for Penang will focus on an economy based on value creation, high-value growth industries and balanced regional expansion.