BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its meeting today.

Malaysia’s Membership In CPTTP, RCEP Unaffected By US Tariff Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s status as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains unchanged, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Surges Against US Dollar Amid Renewed Global Risk Appetite

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit surged against the US dollar on Wednesday, riding the wave of broad greenback weakness and renewed global risk appetite, said an analyst.

Denodo University Challenge: Data Shoe Team Wins With Life Expectancy Improvement Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, announced the winner of the latest Denodo University Challenge, Data for Social Change: Improve Life Expectancy.

Malaysian Capital Market’s 50 Pct Adv Rise In 2024 Shows Investor Confidence -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) — The Malaysian capital market’s average daily value (ADV) growth rose by more than 50 per cent to RM3.15 billion in 2024 from RM2.06 billion in 2023 underscores investor confidence and interest, according to Second Finance Minister Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt To Focus On Promoting Malaysia As A Safe Investment Destination - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government will place greater emphasis on promoting Malaysia as a safe investment destination, based on political and economic stability, pro-business policies, and its strategic location in Southeast Asia, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

China Gears Up For 2025 Growth With Stimulus Measures, Strategic Policies - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- China has outlined a comprehensive strategy to drive economic growth in 2025, leveraging targeted stimulus measures and high-level policy frameworks to sustain momentum despite global uncertainties.

Shariah Account’s Equal Dividend Highlights Strength Of Shariah Investments – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) 6.30 per cent dividend payout for 2024 for the Shariah account, involving a total distribution of RM10.19 billion, is proof that Shariah-compliant investments have strong potential in generating returns, according to an economist.  

EPF Ranks Among Largest Pension Funds In The World -- CEO

SHAH ALAM, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) ranked the 13th largest pension fund in the world and the fifth largest in Asia as at September 2024, said chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.

EPF Investment Assets At RM1.25 Trillion, 63 Pct Invested In Domestic Market

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment assets stood at RM1.25 trillion as at Dec 31, 2024, of which 63 per cent was invested domestically.

EPF declares dividend of 6.30 Pct For Both Simpanan Konvensional, Simpanan Shariah for 2024, Total Payout Amounts RM73.24 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) --  The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Konvensional, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Shariah, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

TNB: Powering Malaysia’s Future, Channelling 60 Pct Of Profits To The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.