MBSB Investment Bank Expects Malaysia’s IPI To Grow Moderately at 2.0 Pct In 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) will moderate to around two per cent this year from 3.7 per cent in 2024, as exports faced slower external demand and higher United States (US) tariffs.

MBSB IB Anticipates Malaysia's IPI Growth To Moderate To 2.0 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection for Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth to moderate to around 2.0 per cent this year, compared to 3.7 per cent last year.

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.

RHB IB Keeps Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.2 Pct, With Upside To 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.2 per cent, with an upside potential of up to 4.4 per cent.

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit reversed its morning gains to close slightly lower against the US dollar today, as traders turned cautious ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision, amid uncertainty over a potential cut.

Ringgit Strengthens On Expectations Of US Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday as traders shied away from the greenback amid growing anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), said an analyst.

AmBank Group Projects Moderate Four Pct Malaysia GDP Growth For 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at a moderate rate of around four per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), supported by continued front-loading activities that benefit the external sector.

2Q 2025 GDP Likely To Grow 4.5–5.5 Pct Amid Tariff Rush -- Economists 

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of impending tariff in August.

MIDF Amanah Sees Manufacturing Growth Sustaining Despite Tariff Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to maintain its recovery momentum, driven by improved factory output and resilient domestic demand, though external headwinds remain a concern.

Economists Cautious On Malaysia’s 2025 Trade Prospects Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.

2025 Container Growth Forecast At 2.5 Pct, 'Hold' Rating On Westports - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained a 2025 growth forecast of 2.5 per cent for container throughput, underpinned by new services from shipping alliances, and potential front-loading activities during the 90-day tariff pause.