Malaysia’s GDP Growth To Stay Above 4 Pct Through 2026 -- MARC Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain growth of above four per cent in 2025 and 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, major infrastructure projects and ongoing structural reforms, Malaysian Ratings Bhd said.

FBM KLCI Futures To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week as investors await the release of key global economic data.

Malaysia's Inflation Rises 1.3 Pct In August - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.3 per cent in August 2025, with the index points standing at 134.9, against 133.2 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Expected To Strengthen Fiscal Position – Economists

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies is expected to bolster Malaysia’s fiscal position while ensuring assistance reaches the rakyat, economists say.

Bursa Malaysia Set To See Quiet Trade Next Week With Fomc Meeting In Focus

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to move within the 1,580 to 1,620 points range in subdued trading next week due to a holiday-shortened period, with investors’ focus on the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Ringgit Opens Higher As Weak US Jobs Data Hits US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback retreated after weaker United States (US) jobs data raised expectations of interest rate cuts.

Ringgit Holds Steady Versus Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Report

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the American dollar and strengthened versus other major currencies at the close on Thursday, as investors awaited the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Ahead Of US CPI Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday after three straight days of gains, as investors stayed cautious ahead of the release of the United States' August consumer price index (CPI) data later in the day.

Ringgit Opens Firmer On US Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and most major currencies on Thursday, tracking expectations of United States (US) interest rate cuts after softer economic data.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Reports

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the American dollar at the close on Wednesday as cautious investors took profit after recent gains, ahead of US inflation reports this week.

Ringgit Closes Firmer On Weak US Nonfarm Payrolls Report

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened following a disappointing United States labour market report released last Friday.