Ringgit Hits Near Eight-year High Of 3.89 Vs US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to a fresh high of 3.8995 against the US dollar on Thursday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback Amid Caution Ahead Of US Labour Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Wednesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of key United States labour market data release.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar On Strong December IPI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar on Monday after Malaysia’s December Industrial Production Index (IPI) came in above market expectations, signalling that the domestic economy remains on a firm footing.

Investment Banks Positive On Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Outlook In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.

Malaysia's IPI Expands 4.8 Pct In December 2025 On Strong Output Growth - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) expanded by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in December 2025, driven by strong output growth in the manufacturing sector, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit To Trade In Tight Range Between RM3.95 And RM3.96 Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Leading Index Up 0.2 Pct In November, Economic Momentum Remains Steady  -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook moderated in November 2025, with the Leading Index (LI) increasing 0.2 per cent to 113.2 points from 113.0 points in the corresponding period last year, supported by domestic demand.

DOSM Projects Economy To Grow 5.7 Pct In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), supported by a strong performance in the main economic sectors and robust domestic demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

SME Bank Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank). 

CIMB IB Sees Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth At 5.3 Pct, Full-year At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Strong crude palm oil production and manufacturing performance likely propelled the country’s fourth quarter (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), implying a full-year growth of 4.8 per cent, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia’s November Headline Inflation At 1.4 Pct, Core At 2.2 Pct -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation edged up slightly to 1.4 per cent in November 2025 from 1.3 per cent in the previous month, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Ringgit Maintains Upward Trend, Trades Firmer Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward trend, opening slightly higher against the US dollar as improving sentiment in the Malaysian economy and easing trade tensions supported the local currency.