MBSB: VMY 2026 And AI To Boost Malaysia’s Economy, Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) to be a key driver of Malaysia’s economy and equities market next year, with related sectors poised to benefit.

Ringgit Holds Steady vs Greenback At Close As FOMC Kicks Off Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to hold steady against the US dollar at Tuesday’s close, as markets positioned for a cautious tone as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting today.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$124.1 Bln As At Nov 28

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) --  The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$124.1 billion as at Nov 28, 2025, unchanged from Oct 31, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher On Wall Street Recovery

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today on bargain hunting, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rebound amid rising expectations of US monetary easing next week.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Opens At 4.11 Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran & Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 -- The ringgit opened firmer at RM4.11 level against the US dollar this morning as markets priced in higher odds of United States (US) monetary easing next week.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Improved Regional Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index sustained its uptrend but closed off its intraday high as investor sentiment continued to improve amid broad gains across major Asian markets, said an analyst.

Gold Keeps Shining, But The Spark To Hit US$5,000 Isn’t There Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- When Bernama first reported in March that gold had caught fire and could potentially climb towards US$5,000 per troy ounce by year-end, the precious metal was already rewriting the record books. 

Strong Trade, Contained Inflation Offer BNM Policy Flexibility Despite Softer Credit - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s credit cycle is showing a loss of momentum, but strong trade and contained inflation provide Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) policy flexibility, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$123.76 Bln As At End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$123.76 billion (US$1= RM4.12) as at Oct 31, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$201.6  million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Opens Firmer Vs US Dollar As Rate-cut Expectations Grow

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, supported by sustained optimism over a potential shift in US monetary policy and improving sentiment toward emerging-market currencies.

Malaysia, ASEAN+3 Economies Remain Resilient Amid Global Fragmentation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies are showing stronger-than-expected resilience amid global fragmentation, with Malaysia among the strongest performers as growth, inflation, and domestic demand remain broadly stable, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.