CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct At March 5 MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on March 5, amid renewed uncertainty over the United States tariff rates.

Gold Futures End Lower On Softer Greenback, US-Iran Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday amid a softer greenback and uncertainty concerning the US-Iran nuclear deal.

Ringgit Ends Mostly Higher Vs ASEAN Peers But Lower Against US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against ASEAN currencies on Friday but eased against the US dollar and other major currencies as traders remained cautious amid geopolitical risks and uncertainties over US tariffs.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar Amid Tariff, US-Iran Deal Uncertainty

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Thursday amid uncertainty over US tariff policy and US-Iran talks.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Strengthening Ringgit, Uncertainty Over US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday amid a strengthening ringgit and uncertainty over US tariffs, despite the continued uptrend in Japanese rubber futures.

Holafly: 8 In 10 Professionals Plan Overseas Business Travel In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Holafly, a global eSIM provider for travellers, in its latest insights, revealed that eight in 10 professionals expect to travel internationally in 2026, while only a small minority plan to remain fully domestic.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Gains

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid thin trading due to holidays in China and Japan.

EPIC OG, Begas Energy Ink Deal For Sabah Terminal Project

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC), a company linked to the Terengganu government, has established a strategic partnership with Begas Energy Sdn Bhd, based in Sabah, through its subsidiary, EPIC OG Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia's Trade Momentum To Sustain In 2026 - Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd is maintaining its cautiously optimistic stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook, and believes that the trade momentum will sustain after January’s strong export print. 

Ringgit Touches An Eight-Year High Vs US Dollar At Opening

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today’s opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington’s tariff policies, said an economist.

Beyond Spending, Raya Reflects Household Economic Expectations

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Many Malaysians may be tightening their belts, but when it comes to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, cutting back is often not an option, as households continue to prioritise festive spending despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.