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Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday with anticipation of a possible overnight policy rate (OPR) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on July 9, 2025, said an analyst.

Fiscal Consolidation Pays Off For Malaysia; US Dollar Seen On Weaker Path

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s sovereign credit ratings.

SST And New Electricity Tariffs: Relief Measures To Ease Transition

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.

US Tariff Deadline Expected To Boost Gold’s Safe-haven Appeal Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to maintain their bullish momentum, supported by renewed investor interest in safe-haven assets following the United States tariff deadline on July 9, which has added a layer of uncertainty to the market.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Range-Bound Ahead Of BNM’s MPC Meeting Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade range-bound against the greenback next week, as investors adopt a cautious approach ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on July 9.

Gold Futures Fall As Cautious Investors Book Profit Ahead Of US Tariff Deal Deadline

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday as cautious investors booked profits ahead of the US tariff deal deadline on July 9.

Ringgit Rebounds Slightly As Market Anticipates Mild US Tariffs

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by growing expectations of a possible compromise on upcoming US tariff measures.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar amidst improving United States (US) economic data, which supported the greenback, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises As Traders Turn Cautious Ahead Of US Tariff Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, rebounding from a weaker close the day before, as traders turned cautious and pared greenback holdings ahead of the July 9 expiry of the United States’ 90-day tariff pause, an analyst said.

Living Wage Drive By GLCs, GLICs A Pivotal Step Towards National Wage Reform – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.

Ringgit Rises As US Dollar Weakens On Fiscal Worries

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by continued weakness in the greenback as fiscal uncertainties and tariff risks in the United States weighed on sentiment, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Stronger As US Dollar Weakens Further

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward trend at Tuesday’s open, buoyed by persistent weakness in the US dollar.