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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook moderated in November 2025, with the Leading Index (LI) increasing 0.2 per cent to 113.2 points from 113.0 points in the corresponding period last year, supported by domestic demand.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced more than 40 new policies and key initiatives and amended over 80 acts, including new legislation enacted during its three-year administration, to implement its promised economic reforms to address the people’s cost-of-living issues, according to the Ministry of Economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by robust domestic demand and manageable inflation, leading analysts to expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent throughout the year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR).
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Positive sentiment surrounding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) status quo, coupled with easing geopolitical uncertainty, supported the Bursa Malaysia benchmark index in closing higher today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges spanning sustainability, tourism, artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Human capital is the key driver for a competitive modern economy, and economies must prioritise investment in people to remain competitive in the future.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is set to remain resilient this year, with growth likely reaching 4.5 per cent, anchored by strong private consumption and tourism drive.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its policy meeting later in the day, offsetting a firmer tone in the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, especially semiconductors, will continue to be among the key sectors for potential investments this year, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has emphasised that there is no clause in the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) that allows external parties to override Malaysia’s laws or domestic regulations.
