Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Expo 2025 Osaka: Malaysia Pavilion Secures RM15.6 Bln Potential Trade And Investment, Surpasses Initial Target

OSAKA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has recorded approximately RM15.6 billion in potential trade and investment at Expo 2025 Osaka, exceeding its original target of RM13 billion, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia, Netherlands Ink MoC To Strengthen Strategic Semiconductor Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has inked a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Netherlands to advance collaboration in the semiconductor industry, strengthening the country’s position as a global hub in the sector.

BMI: Malaysia's Construction Sector To Grow 9.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's construction industry is expected to grow 9.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, driven by the building sector, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

BNM Expected To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Through Remainder Of 2025, Say Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through the remainder of 2025, assuming that Malaysia's economic growth stays within the official 4.0-4.8 per cent range and inflation remains contained, said an investment bank. 

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Network Outages Surge Globally, Costing Businesses Millions - Opengear

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Nearly nine in 10 organisations have reported an increase in network outages over the past two years, with more than a quarter recording a rise of between 25 per cent and 50 per cent, according to new research by Opengear.

Malaysia Focusing On Attracting Hi-Tech Investments, With RM190 Bln Approved Investments In The First Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is focusing on attracting high-impact investments in the technology sector including artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy, with the total value of approved investments for the period January to June 2025 reaching RM190.3 billion.

Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of US Labour Data

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback on Wednesday as traders awaited the United States (US) labour market data this week, said an analyst.

Plan To Extend ECRL To Rantau Panjang Still In Initial Discussion Stage - Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

BEIJING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The proposal to extend the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, bordering the Thai border is still in the initial discussion stage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Govt Firm On Halal Standards, Simplifies US Meat Imports - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The government remains firm on halal standards while facilitating the import of meat and poultry products into Malaysia by recognising halal certificates from United States (US) certification bodies, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia Ready To Become China's Key Trading Partner - Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to be China’s key trading partner, supported by initiatives such as the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National Semiconductor Strategy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.