Kenanga Expects Stable 3.0 Pct OPR In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd expects the overnight policy rate (OPR) to remain stable at 3.0 per cent throughout 2025.

Anwar: Budget 2025 To Address Inflation, Boost Wages

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will address the issue of inflation in Budget 2025, which will be tabled on Oct 18, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Ringgit Opens Higher vs Greenback AS Investors Await NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Friday, gaining support ahead of the release of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data later today.

Ringgit Expected to Remain Strong, Says AMRO Chief Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) expects the Malaysian ringgit to remain strong as one of the region’s best-performing currencies, according to chief economist Hoe Ee Khor.

AMRO Lowers ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast For 2024 To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.

Strong Economic Fundamentals Driving Ringgit's Growth - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals are among the factors supporting the ringgit's growth, even during times of currency weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Philippines Poised To Become Aviation Hub In Asia By 2028

MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — The Philippines aviation industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and is poised to become an aviation hub in Asia by 2028, lifted by its airport privatisation initiatives and the completion of its new airport.

MIDF Expects Malaysia's Production Activities To Continue To Grow In Coming Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Despite concerns over slower factory activities, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) expects Malaysia’s production activities to continue to grow in the coming months. 

MIDF Research Expects Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Momentum To Sustain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024. 

Budget 2025 Set To See Substantial Increase In Allocations On Solid Economic Growth - Economist

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 is set to see a substantial increase in allocations, driven by Malaysia's solid economic growth and rising government revenues, according to the deputy president of the Malaysian Economic Association, Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng. 

AKPK Reports 53,000 Under-30s Owe RM1.9 Bln - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) reports that 53,000 individuals under 30 are burdened by nearly RM1.9 billion in cumulative debt.

Ringgit Hits Fresh 39-month High Against Greenback On Continued Expectation Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit closed marginally higher on Monday but still hit a new 39-month high against the greenback on continued expectation of another cut in US interest rates after the latest inflation data there.