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Malaysian Rubber Market Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended the week higher ahead of the United States (US)-China trade talks and an increase in oil prices, said a dealer.

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 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) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025. 

Public Bank Sees Minimal Credit Exposure To US Tariff Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd sees minimal credit exposure to potential United States (US) tariff risks, estimating that less than three per cent of its total loans may be affected with asset quality expected to remain stable.

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct, Global Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent.

Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has trumpeted an imminent announcement of a major trade deal  related to “a big and highly respected country” on Thursday.

Strong Buying In Heavyweights Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Persistent buying in selected telecommunications and media, as well as utilities counters lifted Bursa Malaysia to end at an intraday high today, in line with positive momentum across the regional market, an analyst said. 

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Continued Profit-taking

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed early gains to close marginally lower today, dragged down by profit-taking in financial services as well as industrial products and services counters, an analyst said. 

SMEs In Singapore Show Strong Interest In JS-SEZ – Malaysian Envoy

SINGAPORE, May 6 (Bernama) -- There is strong interest among Singaporean small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), with many exploring relocation opportunities, according to Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar.

Malaysia Set To Outperform Peers Despite Global Headwinds -- Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient and outperform its A-rated peers despite mounting global uncertainties driven by trade tensions, said Moody’s Ratings.

Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Weaker US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday amid a weaker United States (US) dollar, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Due To Weaker Oil Prices, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, pressured by falling crude oil prices and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar.