Malaysia's Headline Inflation Unchanged At 1.4 Pct In April - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation remained unchanged at 1.4 per cent in April 2025, while core inflation edged up to two per cent from 1.9 per cent in March 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM: Malaysia's International Reserves Assets At US$118.70 Bln As Of End-April

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserve assets amounted to US$118.70 billion (US$1= RM4.21) as of end-April, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.75 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Trade Policy Uncertainty, Fiscal Concerns Weigh On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by continued weakness in the greenback amid growing concerns over the United States’ (US) fiscal trajectory and trade policy inconsistencies.

Net Inflows For Local Institutions Return Last Week, Amounting To RM222.9 Mln - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Local institutions ended their four-week selling streak in Bursa Malaysia with net inflows amounting to RM222.9 million last week, bringing their year-to-date (YTD) net buying to RM7.9 billion.

ASEAN Summit To Potentially Unlock RM300 Bln FDIs For Malaysia - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Summit will be a platform to integrate regional economies and promote trade through potential agreements with an estimated RM300 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the next five years, according to Juwai IQI.

EXIM Bank Seals Strategic Aerospace Partnerships With NAICO, PWNE At LIMA 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has forged strategic partnerships with the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO) and PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd (PWNE). 

Bursa Sees Four Straight Weeks Of Foreign Inflows, Surging To RM1.68 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued their streak of net inflows on Bursa Malaysia, extending to a four-week buying streak, recording a net inflow of RM1.68 billion last week, nearly four times higher than the previous week’s inflow of RM422.6 million. 

Bursa Malaysia Likely To See Volatile Trading Amid Positive Outlook Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see some volatile trading next week, albeit market optimism is supported by improving global sentiment, a dealer said.

Malaysia Posts RM16.7 Bln Surplus In Current Account Balance In 1Q 2025  -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account balance (CAB) recorded a RM16.7 billion surplus in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), equivalent to 3.4 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), supported by net exports of goods and a smaller deficit in the secondary income account, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysian Economy Expands 4.4 Pct In 1Q, Anchored By Household Spending

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), driven by sustained household spending supported by favourable labour market conditions and government policies, compared to 4.2 per cent in 1Q 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Almost Flat In Early Trade

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened almost flat in early trade today amid mixed reactions from Wall Street’s performance overnight as investors took a breather ahead of corporate earnings results.

FBM KLCI Opens Marginally Higher But Turns Lower In Early Trade

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened marginally  higher but turned easier in early trade today, taking its cue from the mixed performance on Wall Street overnight as investors weighed the United States (US) inflation data.