BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025.
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Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Optimism Over Possible Chinese Stimulus
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today amid optimism over potential Chinese stimulus, a dealer said.
Gold Futures Close Lower On Profit-taking As US-China Tensions Ease
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Tuesday as global gold prices eased amid reduced demand for safe-haven assets following easing geopolitical tensions in Asia.
Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking US COMEX Gains
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking the positive performance of the US COMEX gold market.
Joint ASEAN SOM-SEOM Strengthens Regional Political Security, Economic Pillars
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Joint Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) and Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM) provide an opportunity for the region to strengthen coordination between political security and economic pillars.
Principal: Global Financial Inclusion Hits A Plateau In 2025 Amid Rising Uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Global progress on financial inclusion has plateaued in 2025 after steady gains in recent years, according to the latest Global Financial Inclusion Index released by Principal Financial Group.
ASEAN SME Caucus To Boost Regional Business Collaboration - Ramanan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN SME Caucus is a strategic platform that brings together small and medium enterprises (SMEs) counterparts from across ASEAN to strengthen cross-border cooperation, champion SME development and enhance the collective voice of its business community.
Rubber Market Likely To Trend Higher Next Week On Supply Concerns
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week amid supply constraints due to severe weather conditions, especially in major rubber-producing countries Thailand and Malaysia, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
Rubber Market Extends Uptrend On Return Of Chinese Buyers
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended yesterday’s uptrend at the close on Thursday, in tandem with regional rubber futures, following the return of Chinese buyers to the market amid steady crude oil prices, said a dealer.
Motor, Fire Segments Fuel Growth In Malaysia’s General Insurance Industry - PIAM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance industry grew 4.0 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), with gross written premiums (GWP) rising to RM12.3 billion from RM11.8 billion, driven mainly by the motor and fire segments, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).
Glove Stocks Rise In Early Trade On Positive Sector Outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Rubber glove stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, driven by a positive sector outlook, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd said, amid ongoing US-China geopolitical tensions.