BNM Imposes Penalties Totalling RM35,000 On Merchantrade Asia, JAGS Money

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposed a total of RM35,000 in administrative monetary penalties (AMP) on Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd and JAGS Money Sdn Bhd.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$117.49 Bln As Of End-March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$117.49 billion (US$1= RM4.31) as of end-March, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.3 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today due to profit- taking following several days of uptrend, amid the mostly upbeat regional market performance. 

Ringgit Opens Nearly Flat Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened little changed against the greenback on Monday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) ended a four-week losing streak after recent weakness below the 100-point mark.

BNM's OPR Decisions Based On Measured Approach, Not Preemptive -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.

World Bank Sees Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for this year at 3.9 per cent, citing global challenges.

Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia Inflation May Rebound After March Slowdown -- Moody's Analytics

SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation is expected to tick up in the latter half of the year, following its lowest reading in more than four years in March, according to Moody’s Analytics.

CIMB Sees Possible OPR Cut In July Amid Growth Risks

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.

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

Gold Closes Higher Amid Rising Concerns Over Global Economy

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) --  The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking gains on COMEX, as investors continued to flock to the precious metal amid growing concerns about the global economy.

BNM's International Reserves Advance To US$118.4 Bln As At April 15

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves accumulated to US$118.40 billion as at April 15, 2025, from US$117.50 billion on March 28, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).