OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its meeting today.

BNM Seen Holding OPR At 3 Pct – Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, amid a stable interest rate environment, economists said.  

Ringgit Climbs 170 Pips Versus Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its positive run against the US dollar today as a result of a weakening greenback following greater uncertainties on the US government’s import tariffs that led to weak business and consumer sentiment, an analyst said. 

IMF Sees Malaysia Growing 4.7 Pct In 2025, Urges Sustained Fiscal Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong growth momentum is expected to continue in the near term, with the economy projected to expand by 4.7 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.  

Kluang Coffee Powder Factory Eyes RM31.5 Mln Revenue In 2025

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Local coffee powder manufacturer Kluang Coffee Powder Factory Sdn Bhd aims to achieve RM31.5 million revenue in 2025, up five per cent from RM30 million last year, driven by strong demand from customers in both physical and online marketplaces.

Autel Energy Unveils High-speed Maxicharger DH480 At EVCharge Live Thailand 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Autel Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, is making waves at EVCharge Live Thailand 2025, held on Feb 26 to 27, with the debut of its innovative MaxiCharger DC series.

Household Debt At RM1.63 Trillion At End Of 2024, Much Lower Than Financial Assets -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Tha national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) --  was much lower than household financial assets, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Malaysia’s January 2025 Inflation Remains At 1.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate remained at 1.7 per cent in January 2025, with the index points standing at 133.6 points compared to 131.4 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Mi Sedaap Sparks Malaysian Palates With New Korean-Inspired Ramen Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Mi Sedaap kicked off an exciting new chapter with the grand launch of their revamped Korean Spicy Chicken Ramen, marking a major upgrade to their popular instant noodle line.

Singapore PM Tables National Budget, Focusing On Next Phase Of Growth

SINGAPORE, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong, has presented the republic’s financial year 2025 Budget Statement today, aimed at advancing the Forward Singapore agenda.

Grab Delivered RM9.9 Bln To Malaysia’s GDP In 2023 -- EconWorks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Grab’s on-demand services, including ride-hailing and delivery, contributed RM9.9 billion to the Malaysian economy in 2023, according to a new report by local economics consultancy firm EconWorks.