Bursa Malaysia In Positive Territory At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today, supported by the strengthening ringgit amid improving investor sentiment.

Gold Keeps Shining, But The Spark To Hit US$5,000 Isn’t There Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- When Bernama first reported in March that gold had caught fire and could potentially climb towards US$5,000 per troy ounce by year-end, the precious metal was already rewriting the record books. 

Strong Trade, Contained Inflation Offer BNM Policy Flexibility Despite Softer Credit - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s credit cycle is showing a loss of momentum, but strong trade and contained inflation provide Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) policy flexibility, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$123.76 Bln As At End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$123.76 billion (US$1= RM4.12) as at Oct 31, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$201.6  million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar On US Rate Cut Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as talks of a possible interest rate cut in the United States gained momentum.

Malaysia Leads Region As Fastest-Growing Digital Economy, Set To Hit US$39 Bln GMV In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is now the fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA), with an increase of 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), and on track to reach gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$39 billion (US$1=RM4.13) this year. 

Malaysia, ASEAN+3 Economies Remain Resilient Amid Global Fragmentation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies are showing stronger-than-expected resilience amid global fragmentation, with Malaysia among the strongest performers as growth, inflation, and domestic demand remain broadly stable, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Apex Securities Sees Inflation At Two Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained its projection for inflation to rise modestly to two per cent in 2026, the upper end of the official forecast range of 1.3-2.0 per cent.

Former Labuan IBFC Executive Chairman Iskandar Nuli Appointed MIFSA CEO

LABUAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Maldives International Financial Services Authority (MIFSA) has appointed Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli as its new chief executive officer, marking an important step in the Maldives’ efforts to develop a competitive international financial centre.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-bound With Downside Bias Next Week - Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range with a downside bias next week amid heightened volatility in global markets, said an analyst.

Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.