BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Highlights From Economic & Fiscal Outlook 2026 Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights from the Finance Ministry’s Economic Outlook 2026 and Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2026 reports:  

Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against Greenback Ahead Of BNM Policy Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR), with markets widely expecting the central bank to leave the rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent.

BNM To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct On Thursday - Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its next monetary policy meeting this Thursday.

Inflation Outlook Steady, Limited Impact From Fuel Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd has maintained its 2025 headline inflation forecast at 1.9 per cent year-on-year, while CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd trimmed its projections, with both firms expecting only limited impact from the planned fuel price cut.

Malaysia’s 4.4 Pct 1H 2025 GDP Growth Shows MADANI Economy Policies Delivering Results -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Despite global uncertainties, Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.4 per cent in the first half of 2025, proving that the MADANI Economy policies are yielding results for the nation and, most importantly, the rakyat, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 4.4 Pct In 2Q 2025, Driven By Robust Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by robust domestic demand as household spending was higher.