Malaysia's Banking System Maintains Healthy Liquidity Position In December 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system maintained strong liquidity buffers in December 2024, with an aggregate Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 160.7 per cent, up from 147.9 per cent in November, supporting ongoing financial intermediation, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

CIMB Securities Expects New Vehicle Sales To Fall 7 Pct To 760,000 Units In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) for new vehicle sales is expected to decline by seven per cent year-on-year to 760,000 units in 2025 from last year’s 816,674, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia’s Export And Import Prices Higher In December 2024, Says DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export prices rose by 1.1 per cent to 150.7 points in December 2024, compared to 149.1 points in the previous month, while import prices increased by 0.9 per cent to 128.0 points, driven by oil-based commodities and mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's PPI Rises 0.5 Pct Year-on-Year In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose marginally by 0.5 per cent year-on-year in December 2024, compared to a 0.4 per cent decline in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Penang Remains Top Exporter In December 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Penang remained Malaysia’s top exporter in December 2024, accounting for 38 per cent of the country’s total exports, according to the latest Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) data.

​​​​Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Ahead Of FOMC, Range RM4.37 - RM4.38 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the greenback next week, ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, and to remain within the RM4.37 to RM4.38 range, an economist said.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to wet weather, said a dealer.

Westports Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM897.98 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM897.98 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM779.43 million in the preceding year. 

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).

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.

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).

KL Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday amid a weaker showing in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.