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.

Gold Futures Mostly Higher At Close As US Dollar Weakens

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mostly higher on Wednesday, supported by a weakening greenback and the growing bets for deeper US interest rate cuts than currently priced, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Surge At Close As Us Tariffs Strike Canada, Mexico And China

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives surged at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to safe haven assets after US President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

IMF Sees Malaysia Growing 4.7 Pct In 2025, Urges Sustained Fiscal Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong growth momentum is expected to continue in the near term, with the economy projected to expand by 4.7 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the third consecutive day today as investors remained cautious ahead of a key trade policy announcement from the United States (US) President Donald Trump.

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.  

ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

The 31st AEM Retreat Kicks Off In Desaru

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat began today in Desaru, with a focus on regional economic integration and strategies to navigate ongoing geopolitical challenges.

Analysts Revise Sunway's FY2025-2026 Earnings Forecast Upward On Positive Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Analysts have revised their earnings forecast for Sunway Bhd for the financial year 2025-2026 (FY2025-FY2026) upward, maintaining their ‘buy’ and ‘underperform’ calls on the company.

GLIC's Domestic Investment Strengthens Economy, Resistance Against External Impacts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) – Domestic strategic investments by government-linked investment companies (GLICs) are becoming increasingly important and play a key role in strengthening Malaysia's economy from within, and improving resilience against external impacts.

Tomei's Net Profit For FY2024 Higher At RM59.5 Mln As More People View Gold As Secure Investment Asset

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Integrated gold jewellery manufacturer and retailer Tomei Consolidated Bhd registered a higher net profit of RM59.50 million for the financial year 2024 (FY2024) versus RM46.43 million in the previous year, primarily driven by higher retail gold prices, which contributed to improved margins.