Kenanga IB Holds Malaysia's 2025 Manufacturing Growth Forecast At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.

Kenanga, RHB Stay Neutral On Plantations As CPO Outlook Moderates

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, saying earnings are expected to stay robust into calendar year 2026 (CY26) but lacking strong upside catalysts.

Ringgit Seen At 4.08 By End-2025 On Reforms, Stability - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to strengthen to 4.08 against the US dollar by year end, underpinned by Malaysia’s macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and investor rotation out of US assets, Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd said.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 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). 

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.

Malaysia To Strengthen Regional, Global Trade As ASEAN 2025 Chair -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025, will continue to play an active role in strengthening regional economic integration and positioning ASEAN as a competitive investment destination.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Sideways With Upside Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, reflecting a cautious but optimistic market sentiment, ahead of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled on Sept 4, said an economist.

CIMB Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Sept 4, 2025.

Maybank Continues To Look For Growth Opportunities, Revises Loan, Nim Expectations - President/GCEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) continues to pursue growth opportunities across segments despite soft market conditions, said president and group chief executive officer (GCEO) Datuk Seri Khairussaleh Ramli. 

Ringgit Rises Vs Greenback As Fed Signals Sept Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded, opening higher against the US dollar on Monday after US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September.

Ringgit Set To March Stronger Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is poised to march stronger next week after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September.