FBM KLCI Futures Ends Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday.

MPC Pre-emptively Cuts OPR To Preserve Steady Growth Path - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (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 Cuts OPR By 25 Bps To 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today. 

Financial Aid Programmes To Support B40, SST To Drive Economic Stability -- Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Salary increases, along with the expansion of recipients and higher allocations under the public assistance programme, are expected to cushion the short-term impact of rising prices following the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST).

Tariff Delay Gives Malaysia Time To Secure Better Trade Terms -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still has time to negotiate better terms following the United States (US) decision to defer its tariff enforcement date to Aug 1, 2025, from the earlier scheduled date of July 9, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Ahead Of BNM Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with economists divided over the likelihood of an Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cut, said an analyst.

CPO Futures End Higher Amid Positive Export Outlook

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by expectations of stronger exports in the coming weeks.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Better Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on better demand amid news on the latest United States (US) imposition on tariffs, according to a trader.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday.

CIDB: ICW-BuildXpo 2025 Returns To MITEC In October After Borneo Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The 27th International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo 2025 is set to take place from Oct 28 to 30, 2025, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), following the ICW Borneo 2025 in Kuching, Sarawak, in May.

Sabah Records Investments Totalling RM35.38 Bln From 2021-2024

KOTA KINABALU, July 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah has received a total of RM35.38 billion in investments, involving 420 projects between 2021 and 2024, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.

SC, Durham University Ink MoU To Advance Islamic Capital Market Education

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Durham University to strengthen cooperation in capacity building, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives in Islamic finance and Islamic capital market (ICM).