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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered Global Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.0 per cent at its monetary policy decision on Jan 22.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry achieved a record Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 816,747 units in 2024, surpassing the 800,000-unit mark for the first time.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to navigate external headwinds and challenges of 2025 arising from Trump 2.0 policies and to achieve sustainable growth by maintaining a stable policy environment and capitalising on key growth sectors.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies, comprising 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and South Korea, are poised for sustained growth in 2025 despite facing external risks, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by ongoing buying interest, as market participants reacted positively to reports that US President Trump refrained from unveiling new tariffs on China in his inauguration speech.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a weakening US dollar as US President Donald Trump, in his inauguration speech avoided announcing new tariffs, particularly on China.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports are expected to experience a seasonal decline in January and February this year, primarily due to a drop in production, said the Malaysia Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released ‘Navigating the Transition: A Guide for Boards’ (Board Guide), a simplified reference designed to help company boards adopt the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the salaries of civil servants and the minimum wage is set to positively impact the retail and travel sectors, which rely heavily on consumer spending.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) has declared a total income distribution of RM1.11 billion for the financial year 2024, covering 89 wholesale and retail funds.
From D.Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia can expect an increase in investment and trade with the United Kingdom (UK) as both countries will have a free trade agreement for the first time through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade at around 4.50 against the US dollar next week as markets brace for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan 20, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
