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 Aims To Diversify Supply Chains In Semiconductor Sector -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to diversify supply chains in the semiconductor sector to ensure that foreign and local investments remain strong and resilient, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Govt Firm On Halal Standards, Simplifies US Meat Imports - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The government remains firm on halal standards while facilitating the import of meat and poultry products into Malaysia by recognising halal certificates from United States (US) certification bodies, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Gold Futures Hit Record High On Rate Cut Bets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed on a record high, breaking above the US$3,500 mark on expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut and renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence.

US Appeals Court Ruling Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional Can Bring Relief To Global Economy

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ruling by a United States (US) federal appeals court declaring most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal could bring relief to the global economy by easing cost pressures on businesses and restoring demand. 

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, driven by extreme weather conditions and flooding in several countries.

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.

AmBank Economist Forecasts Ringgit At 4.27 Against US Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to settle at 4.27 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, on a slight rebound in US dollar strength and reduced support from Malaysia’s trade account.

Govt Revises SAC, CAC Rates To Boost Corporate Green Electricity Access

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government has revised the System Access Charge (SAC) and Community Access Charge (CAC) rates for the 4th Regulatory Period, in line with the implementation of a new, more transparent and progressive electricity tariff schedule.

Ringgit Stages Rebound To End Higher Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Report

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a two-day losing streak to end higher against the greenback on Thursday on rising bets for an interest rate cut in the United States next month and ahead of a key US inflation report tomorrow.

CPO Futures End Higher Despite Weakness In Global Edible Oil Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, ignoring the sell-off in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil futures overnight and Chinese vegetable oil futures’ sideway moves, said an analyst.