Ringgit Closes Slightly Lower Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday as confidence in the greenback is deemed to have returned, said an economist. 

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 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) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to close lower today, as profit-taking emerged in selected financial services counters, amid cautious sentiment on the regional market, an analyst said. 

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct, Global Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs Greenback As Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, supported by renewed buying interest after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged overnight, with analysts anticipating potential rate cuts later this year, said an economist.

Mixed Outlook Ahead Of BNM's OPR Announcement Tomorrow -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback Ahead Of BNM’s OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision tomorrow, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of MPC Meeting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as traders remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, said an analyst.

Ringgit To Remain Cautious Next Week Ahead Of Malaysia, US Policy Moves - Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade in a cautious mode next week as investors will focus on the monetary policy decisions domestically and from the United States (US), said an economist.

BNM Likely To Cut OPR By 25 bps On July 9, By-passing MPC May Meeting - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent on July 9, 2025, by-passing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in May.

Muara Port Explores Possible Cargo Handling Collaboration With Labuan Liberty Wharf 

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- A delegation from Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC), the operator of Brunei's principal seaport, has embarked on a working visit to the Labuan Liberty Wharf to explore potential collaboration in cargo handling operations with the island’s port authority.

CIMB Sees Possible OPR Cut In July Amid Growth Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July, citing growth concerns following tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia and its key trading partners.