BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Greenback Amid Heightened Uncertainty Ahead Of US Election

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the greenback on Monday ahead of an expected US interest rate cut this week amid the heightened uncertainties over the US presidential election tomorrow, said an economist. 

MIDF Aims To Allocate RM200 Mln To SMEs Through Future Ready Financing Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) aims to allocate RM200 million to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the newly launched Future Ready Financing (FRF) initiative. 

R​​​inggit Rebounds, Opens Higher Against Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded, opening higher against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback softened, with markets awaiting key events later in the week.

Volatile Trade Expected For FBM KLCI Futures Next Week

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in volatile mode next week ahead of the United States (US) Presidential election.

Plantation Rally, FOMC Rate Cut To Balance Volatility Ahead Of US Election Results 

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Expectations of continued interest in plantation stocks amid rising crude palm oil price and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are set to counterbalance potential election-related fluctuations, stabilising Bursa Malaysia’s performance next week.

Malaysia Needs To Prepare And Have All The Buffers To Face The Changing Global Economic Environment -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia’s Economic Outlook For 2025: Optimism Amid Policy Challenges – MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, with a mix of opportunities and challenges ahead, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).

Kenanga Investment Maintains 2024 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product growth at 5.0 per cent for 2024 and expects it to moderate to 4.8 per cent in 2025.

MIDF Maintains 2024 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research has kept its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent, bolstered by ongoing increases in domestic spending and a recovery in exports.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q, Says DOSM Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

Ringgit Seen Softer Next Week On Bullish Greenback

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain stable next week although it may face downward pressure due to the current bullish outlook of the US dollar.