Multitude Of Positive Factors Entrench Malaysia’s Economy On Growth Trajectory – BNM Governor

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.

Malaysia 2Q GDP Forecast To Expand 4.5 Pct, Fuelled By Robust Domestic Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent.

Bursa Opens Nearly Flat Amid Caution, Rebounds Later

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat on Monday, taking a cue from Wall Street’s subdued close last week, as renewed protectionist trade rhetoric from Washington kept investors cautious.

BNM Expected To Hold Rates Steady Through 2025 After OPR Cut – Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (Public IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to hold interest rates steady for the remainder of 2025, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

July’s OPR Cut Unlikely To Signal Start Of Near-term Rate-cutting Cycle -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank does not view Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 25-basis point (bps) reduction in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 2.75 per cent as signalling the start of a rate-cutting cycle in the near term. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session mixed as mild profit-taking in selected consumer products and services counters reversed some of the earlier gains, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets and losses in crude oil prices, a dealer said. 

Bursa Marginally Higher On Heavyweight Buying, Upbeat Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday, supported by continued buying in selected heavyweights amid optimism over the economic outlook, an analyst said.

Ringgit To Trade Firmer Against US Dollar Next Week, Ahead Of Us Labour Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) --  The ringgit is expected to trade firmer next week following the US labour market data, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious, CI To Trade Within 1,500-1,530 Range Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, tracking Wall Street’s performance as markets digest signals from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Foreign Outflow, Heightened Middle East Tensions

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday amid foreign fund outflows as investors weighed the escalating Israel-Iran tensions, analysts said. 

Extended SST Timely And Essential To Beef Up Economic Resilience

A Commentary By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 (Bernama) – Effective July 1, Malaysians will see a revised and extended version of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), one that, on closer inspection, was carefully crafted to strike a delicate balance between fairness, economic resilience and sustainable long-term financial stability for the country.