BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

China–US Trade Talks To Lift Rubber Market 

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade with upward bias next week, leveraging on improved sentiment arising from recent China-United States (US) trade talks, said industry expert Denis Low.

Global Expert Panel Formed To Build Financial-Grade Carbon Accounting Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Carbon Measures and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have announced the formation of an independent expert panel to design a global carbon emissions accounting system modelled on financial accounting principles.

APEC Revises 2025 Growth Outlook To 3.1 Pct Despite Global Challenges

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The growth in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region has been revised upward to 3.1 per cent this year, slightly higher than the earlier forecast of three per cent, supported by resilient trade activity and robust demand for high-tech goods.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower Ahead Of US Fed Rate Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower today as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later tonight.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Weak Demand, Rising Output

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by concerns over weak demand and rising output of the commodity in the coming weeks.

CPO Futures End Lower On Concerns Over Sluggish Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday due to concerns over sluggish demand for the commodity, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Rubber Market Likely To Rise Next Week On Supply Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend higher next week as persistent heavy rains in major rubber-producing countries, namely Thailand and Malaysia, continue to hamper productivity and raise concerns over supply shortages.

Sarawak's Rubber Industry Transformation Opens New Chapter In State's Commodity Sector

SIBU, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The transformation of Sarawak's rubber industry through community and corporate collaboration will open a new chapter in strengthening the state's commodity sector, said Sarawak's Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Worries Over US-China Trade War

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, as the latest development of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China weighed on sentiment.

Govt Revenue Estimated At RM343.1 BLN In 2026 -- MoF

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government's revenue collection is estimated at RM343.1 billion, driven by an improvement in both direct and indirect tax collection.