KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by stable regional foreign exchange conditions, despite firmer US economic data overnight.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as markets adopted a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases later tonight, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), extending the 4.3 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the republic’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker regional markets and a softer overnight performance on Wall Street.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at mid-afternoon, underpinned by sustained buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products, utilities and financial services sectors.
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The radar station at Senai International Airport will be upgraded with Thales’ RSM NG radar system to strengthen air traffic surveillance and ensure the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
SEREMBAN, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The five largest foreign investments expected to kick off in Negeri Sembilan next year will involve a total investment of more than RM27 billion, the State Legislative Assembly was told today.
