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).
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Rising trade protectionism impacts global trade, causing economic fragmentation that affects trade, investment, and capital flows throughout the region, as concluded in the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are looking to expand in the decarbonisation, healthcare, innovation and service industries in Malaysia
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to rebound slightly next week supported by a positive outlook amid potential Chinese stimulus measures, the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 48.6 in April from 48.8 in March, as manufacturers cut back on purchases and drew down stocks of raw materials and finished goods amid a lack of new orders, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan are exploring broader economic cooperation, including in artificial intelligence (AI) development and the future of the automotive industry, amid ongoing global uncertainties.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Germany stands to be Malaysia’s most important trading partner within the European Union (EU) as the country is also Germany’s biggest trading partner among the ASEAN countries, said the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malaysia’s deputy head of mission Ulrike Wolf.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking gains on COMEX, as investors continued to flock to the precious metal amid growing concerns about the global economy.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with a downward bias amid ongoing global uncertainties, said industry expert Denis Low.
