Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as market traders await the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, said an economist. 

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday Low Ahead Of 13MP, FOMC Announcements

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, pressured by late selling as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement on Thursday.

Set Up New Ministry Or Central Body To Implement 13th Malaysia Plan Effectively – Academician

By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- An Academician has called for the setting up of a new ministry or central agency to specifically monitor and coordinate the effective implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and to develop measurable milestones to ensure the plan’s long-term sustainability.

ASEAN Must Focus On Building More Integrated, Resilient Economy - PM Anwar

JAKARTA, July 29 (Bernama) -- It is imperative that ASEAN focus its energies inward, towards building a more integrated and resilient economy in facing today’s global economic headwinds, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Household Debt At RM1.65 Trillion At End-March 2025 - Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s household debt stood at RM1.65 trillion as of the end of March 2025, equivalent to 84.3 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Bursa Opens Firmer On Regional Calm, Selective Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by mild bargain hunting as the Thailand-Cambodia truce helped ease regional political concerns.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Easing Trade Tensions 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Tuesday against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies, supported by easing global trade tensions that lifted investor sentiment, an analyst said.

Multitude Of Positive Factors Entrench Malaysia’s Economy On Growth Trajectory – BNM Governor

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.

Revised GDP Growth Forecast Reflects Malaysia’s Economic Realities -- Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – The revised projection for Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2025 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a realistic forecast that aligns with the economy’s underlying growth potential, said economist Professor Geoffrey Williams.

Malaysia Leans On Quiet Engagement To Seek Favourable Tariffs Revision - Analyst 

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains locked in quiet engagement and possibly embracing a deliberate positioning with the United States (US) to lower the 25 per cent tariffs on its exports to the American markets as the Aug 1 deadline approaches.

MPOB Expects Palm Oil Exports To Recover In Second Half Of 2025

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) expects palm oil exports to recover in the second half of this year due to stronger festival season demand in key markets.

BNM Revises 2025 GDP Projection To 4.0-4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) --  Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to between 4.0 per cent and 4.8 per cent from 4.5 per cent - 5.5 per cent previously.