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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by robust domestic demand and manageable inflation, leading analysts to expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent throughout the year.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Positive sentiment surrounding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) status quo, coupled with easing geopolitical uncertainty, supported the Bursa Malaysia benchmark index in closing higher today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market finished lower on Thursday amid mixed performance in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- AmBank anticipates that the ringgit will trade within a range in the first half of 2026, before approaching the 3.94 level against the US dollar in the latter half of the year, supported by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Poultry farming company, Hock Soon Capital Bhd, aims to raise RM60 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Feb 13, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is set to remain resilient this year, with growth likely reaching 4.5 per cent, anchored by strong private consumption and tourism drive.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Melaka-based food products manufacturer, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd, opened at 24 sen per share in its ACE Market debut, slightly under its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its policy meeting later in the day, offsetting a firmer tone in the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade with ASEAN recorded an increase of 1.7 per cent to RM709.08 billion for the January to November 2025 period, accounting for 25.6 per cent of Malaysia’s total global trade which amounted to RM2.775 trillion for the same period in 2024.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to end higher on Wednesday, driven by expectations of weaker production, a trader said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended stronger on Wednesday, tracking a global market rally as prices soared to a new all-time high of over US$4,800 per troy ounce.
