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2024 Economic Growth Proves Reforms Are Bearing Early Fruits -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The 5.1 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, which surpassed the government's initial forecast and independent analysts expectations, proves that economic reforms have started to show early results.

Strengthening Semiconductor Regulations Sends Positive Message To Global Market – MSIA

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to tightening regulations on semiconductors sends a positive message to the global market, especially the United States (US), as it demonstrates the country’s seriousness in addressing security concerns.

ACE Market Debutant Wawasan Dengkil Eyes More Solar Farm Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Construction services provider Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd, which made its debut on the ACE Market today, plans to expand its business by securing more solar farm infrastructure projects.  

Gold Futures End Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today as the upcoming US tariffs annoucement on April 2 is expected to be more selective and targeted than initially feared.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Traders Exercise Caution Ahead Of Reciprocal Tariff Rates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar as concerns over reciprocal tariff rates, which are expected to take effect on April 2, prompted traders and investors to adopt a more cautious stance.

Domestic Demand To Buffer Malaysia's Economy Against External Uncertainties -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Strong domestic demand will continue to buffer Malaysia's economy against external uncertainties, including possible repercussions from the imposition of US tariffs.

Borong Ranks Second Fastest-Growing Company In Asia Pacific By Financial Times

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Borong, a local business-to-business technology e-procurement and e-marketplace company, has been ranked the second fastest-growing company in the Asia-Pacific region in the Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2025 list.

BNM: Decentralised Reserves Bolster Malaysia’s External Position

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said its long-standing policy of decentralising international reserves had led to the accumulation of sizeable non-reserve external assets, strengthening Malaysia’s external position.

BNM: Economic Reforms Key To Strengthening Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.

Development Financial Institutions' Higher Approval Boosts Over 14,000 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- More than 14,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), microenterprises, start-ups, and the low-income group grew in line with higher approval rates under development financial institutions (DFI) financing in 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. 

BNM Assets Drop To RM621.54 Bln In 2024, Dividend To Govt Totals RM5.25 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) total assets as at Dec 31, 2024 decreased 1.61 per cent to RM621.54 billion from RM631.74 billion in the previous year, with international reserves continuing to account for the bulk of assets at 84 per cent (2023: 82 per cent).

BNM To Ensure Monetary Stability Amid Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will remain steadfast in ensuring monetary stability to support sustainable economic growth in the long term.