BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (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).  

CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct In Final MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury & Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)  meeting on Nov 6, underpinned by robust macroeconomic indicators.

Trump’s Visit Underscores US-ASEAN Ties — McFeeters

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's visit to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit has been viewed as a strong signal of renewed US engagement with the regional bloc, underscoring Washington’s commitment to strengthening both bilateral and multilateral ties in Southeast Asia.

Batik Air To Launch Direct Flights From Penang To Medan And Singapore

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will introduce two new international routes connecting Medan and Singapore directly to Penang starting Dec 8, further boosting regional tourism and air connectivity.

Malaysia Wraps Up Expo 2025 Osaka With RM24.45 Bln In Potential Trade And Investments -- MITI Sec-gen

OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wrapped up its six-month participation at Expo 2025 Osaka on a high note, securing RM24.45 billion in potential trade and investments.

Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Penang Sees 25 Pct Rise In Japanese Tourist Arrivals, Eyes Bigger Market Potential

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Japanese tourism market holds vast potential for Penang, with the state government intensifying efforts to position the state as a preferred destination for Japanese travellers.

Penang Secures RM1.85 Bln In Chinese Manufacturing Investments In 1H 2025

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded RM1.85 billion in approved manufacturing investments from China in the first half of this year (1H 2025), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Batik Air Launches Kota Kinabalu-Incheon Direct Flights

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched direct flights between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Incheon International Airport, Seoul in South Korea, strengthening Sabah’s connectivity with a key tourism market.

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). 

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory. 

Focus On Key Areas To Future-Proof ASEAN Blue Economy -- Maritime Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- To future-proof the ASEAN Blue Economy, the regional bloc should focus on and integrate four key areas.