BNM Likely To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct For 2025 - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for 2025, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

SST And New Electricity Tariffs: Relief Measures To Ease Transition

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.

Kenanga Investment Bank Revises 2025 Inflation Forecast Downward To 2.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2025 inflation forecast downward to 2.0 per cent from 2.7 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), while expecting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged.

Petronas Backs Fuel Subsidy Reform To Support Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) – Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has welcomed the rationalisation of petrol subsidies, noting that such subsidies are unsustainable, said Petronas president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday As Profit-taking Continues

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday today due to continuing profit-taking, especially on plantation and energy stocks, said analysts. 

MIDF Amanah Anticipates RON95 Fuel Subsidy Rationalisation To Be Pushed To 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd anticipates the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation may be pushed to the fourth quarter of 2025 due to unresolved issues such as eligibility and the delivery mechanism.

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Now Fully Under MoF's Purview - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The decision on the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation plan has been fully handed over to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) following a Cabinet decision, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

MARC Projects Malaysia's 1Q GDP Growth At 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is anticipated to moderate to 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), from 5.0 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC).

Perodua Set To Benefit From Malaysia's Automotive Market In 2025 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.

Ringgit Rises As US Policy Uncertainty Weighs On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening, as rapid shifts in US economic policies under President Donald Trump’s administration created uncertainty within the business community, potentially dampening demand.

Malaysia Remains Well-positioned To Navigate Challenges This Year -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to navigate challenges, backed by strong economic fundamentals, robust domestic demand, resilient household spending and increased investments.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.