Gold Futures Market Takes A Breather As Concerns Over US Tariff Policies Ease

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives has taken a breather after its recent sharp surge, as concerns over United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff policies have eased.

Maybank IB, HLIB Expect OPR To Remain At 3.00 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained its forecast for the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year to support domestic growth amid external headwinds.

Ringgit Advances Against US Dollar After BNM Maintained OPR At 3.0 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) announcement on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

MIDF: OPR Remains At 3 Pct This Year As The Current Setting Continues To Support Sustainable Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year as the current setting remains accommodative to sustainable economic growth, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF). 

OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Supported By Decline In Malaysia's Inflation

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist.

BNM's Decision To Keep OPR At 3 Pct Will Stimulate Economic Growth - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) strategy to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is meticulously crafted, emphasising sustained economic growth while keenly monitoring the ebb and flow of global financial and geopolitical developments, said economists. 

Government Wage Revisions, Minimum Wage Hike To Boost Malaysians' Quality Of Living 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment.

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting today.

DOSM: Malaysia’s Inflation Moderates To 1.7 Pct In December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for December 2024 has moderated to 1.7 per cent, with the index points standing at 133.4 as against 131.2 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

BNM Continues To Monitor Domestic Inflation, Growth Outlook For Sustainable Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) continues to closely monitor the balance of risks related to domestic inflation and the growth outlook to ensure that Malaysia’s monetary policy stance remains conducive to sustainable growth amid price stability. 

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs USD After Trump's Inauguration Speech

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, primarily driven by the United States (US) President Donald Trump's inauguration speech, said an economist.