Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.
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Johor Among States With Highest Household Income Levels Since 2022 - Exco
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 (Bernama) -- Household income in Johor has increased since the current state administration took office in 2022, placing the state among the highest in Malaysia in terms of household income levels.
Ringgit Opens Higher, May Extend Gains If OPR Holds At 2.75 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s momentum to open higher on Thursday, amid expectations that it could appreciate further today.
Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Easing Geopolitical Tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as easing West Asia tensions lifted overall market sentiment and encouraged a broader risk-on tone across regional equities, said an analyst.
Domestic Demand Cushions Malaysia's Economy Amid Global Conflict, Says Economist
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Domestic demand remains a key buffer for Malaysia's economy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, said Affin Group chief economist Alan Tan.
Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday In Line With Regional Peers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday, tracking firmer regional markets amid progress in US-Iran peace talks, an analyst said.
Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow, where policymakers will assess inflation and growth, key factors shaping the outlook for the Overnight Policy Rate.
Ringgit Ends Mostly Firmer Against Major, Regional Currencies Ahead Of MPC Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmly against most major currencies and regional peers ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as its decision is expected to play a critical role in setting the market tone going forward.
Malaysia Sees No Major Energy, Raw Material Risk To Semiconductor Industry -- Johari
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not see energy supply or raw material shortages as a major risk to its semiconductor industry at this stage, supported by its status as a net gas exporter, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.
Ringgit Steady Against US Dollar Ahead Of MPC Decision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar from yesterday’s close as markets await the latest decision by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), scheduled for May 7.
Indonesia Plans Export Duties, Windfall Tax On Coal And Nickel To Ease Subsidy Burden
JAKARTA, May 4 (Bernama) -- Indonesia plans to introduce export duties and a windfall tax on coal and nickel as part of efforts to offset rising subsidy costs in the national budget.
Malaysia’s GDP Seen To Moderate To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).