FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Lower As Focus Shifts To Small-cap Stocks

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index finished a tad lower on Thursday, with the broader market’s focus shifting to smaller-cap stocks, mainly in the energy, construction, and telecommunication sectors.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Oil Prices

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, pressured by falling oil prices, a dealer said.

BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$122.8 Bln As At Sept 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to US$122.8 billion as of Sept 12, 2025, from US$122.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

HDC Announces BerryPay Expansion Into Algerian Market

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) today announced the expansion of Malaysian financial technology (fintech) firm BerryPay (M) Sdn Bhd into the Algerian market through a partnership with DIGITEC, a subsidiary of Algeria’s ABD Invest Group.

Oil Prices To Benefit From US Fed Rate Cut -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Oil prices are set to gain support from the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest rate cut, which is expected to lift global demand sentiment, according to independent energy research company, Rystad Energy.

Anwar: Islamic Finance Must Shape Next Generation Of Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Islamic finance must continue to play a central role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while nurturing the next generation of ethical leaders.

Fitch Lifts World Growth Outlook, Warns Of US Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has lifted its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.4 per cent from 2.2 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter data, but said evidence of a United States (US) slowdown is mounting.

BNM’s International Reserves Increase To US$122.7 Bln As At Aug 29

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) increased marginally to US$122.7 billion as of Aug 29, 2025, from US$122 billion recorded on Aug 15, 2025.

11.8 Mln Cross-Border QR Transactions Recorded In 1H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysians travelling abroad and foreign visitors in Malaysia during the first half (1H) of 2025 made 11.8 million cross-border QR payment transactions worth RM967 million.

BNM Keeps OPR Steady, Signals Confidence In Economy – Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged signals confidence that the current economic environment is conducive to supporting growth without risking overheating or financial imbalances, said an economist. 

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.