Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

OPR Decision Expected, Current Policy Stance Supports Economic Growth - MIDF, RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during the March 2025 monetary policy meeting is broadly expected, emphasising the current conducive policy stance to sustain economic growth.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar For Third Consecutive Day

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar for the third consecutive day as the greenback’s safe-haven status weakened due to a mix of slowing United States (US) economic data, tariff uncertainty, and unpredictable policymaking, prompting traders to look elsewhere, said an analyst.

Maintaining OPR At 3.0 Pct Ensures Monetary Policy Flexibility Amid Economic Uncertainty -- Analyst

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.

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. 

High EPF Dividend Boosts Confidence In Malaysia's Market, Investment – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) decision to declare a 6.30 per cent dividend for both conventional and shariah savings for 2024 will bolster confidence in the capital market and investment sector, an economist said.  

Govt, BNM Continue To Strengthen Trade And Investment Mechanisms In Local Currency

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) – The government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to strengthen and improve existing channels and mechanisms to facilitate trade and investment transactions in the local currency.

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).

In-depth Study To Be Conducted To Consider Feasibility Of Detailed Reporting Of Insurance Policy Profit And Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A more in-depth study will be conducted to consider the feasibility of detailed reporting on the profit and loss of each medical insurance policy, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.