First Green Session Of The Week On Consumer Stock Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The consumer sector appears to be regaining its bullish momentum with notable names such as 99 SpeedMart, AEON, EcoShop, and Farm Fresh posting strong gains, which has resulted in the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) recording its first green session for the week.

Latest Fiscal Support Measures Positive For Consumer Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The latest fiscal support measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are expected to bolster Malaysia’s consumer sector by reinforcing near-term spending, particularly on essential goods and value-based retail, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Retail Prices Of RON95, RON97 And Diesel Remain Unchanged - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The retail prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will remain unchanged at RM2.05 and RM3.21 per litre, respectively, for the period of July 24 to 30.

RON95 Targeted Subsidies, Postponed Toll Hike Ensure Mobility Remains Accessible For Rakyat -- Carsome

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to implement targeted subsidies for RON95 and to freeze toll rate hikes across key highways will ensure mobility remains accessible and affordable for the rakyat, said Carsome Group chief business officer Aaron Kee today.

Bursa Malaysia Gains At Midday As Fuel Price Assurance Boosts Consumer Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session in positive territory, supported by buying in selected counters, led by 99 SpeedMart, CIMB and Maybank.

RON95 Price Lowered To RM1.99 Per Litre After Targeted Subsidy, People Will Not Be Affected - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that the price of RON95 petrol will drop following the planned targeting of fuel subsidies, thus giving assurances that the rakyat will not be affected.

Research Firms Lower Inflation Forecasts To 1.5-1.8 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Research firms have revised their forecasts for Malaysia’s headline inflation in 2025, lowering it to 1.5 per cent to 1.8 per cent.

Analysts See Malaysia's Inflation Rate At Between Two And 2.2 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation for 2025 is projected at 2.0 per cent, supported by the “gradual and orderly implementation of fiscal retargeting measures and moderate demand-side pressures,” said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB). 

Bursa Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.36 Pct On Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session 0.36 per cent lower, tracking mixed global markets, as investor sentiment turned cautious amid renewed trade tensions sparked by the United States’ proposal to impose tariffs of 15 to 20 per cent on European Union imports.

July’s OPR Cut Unlikely To Signal Start Of Near-term Rate-cutting Cycle -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank does not view Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 25-basis point (bps) reduction in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 2.75 per cent as signalling the start of a rate-cutting cycle in the near term. 

OPR Cut To 2.75 Pct Will Stimulate Businesses, Maintain Nation’s Economic Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.

MPC Pre-emptively Cuts OPR To Preserve Steady Growth Path - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (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).