Macroeconomic Prospects, Structural Reforms To Provide Support For Ringgit - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Positive macroeconomic prospects and the ongoing implementation of structural reforms will provide medium-term support for the ringgit, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Greenback As US Inflation, Treasury Yields Ease

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the American dollar on Wednesday, supported by improved risk sentiment following a lower-than-expected US inflation reading and easing US Treasury yields.

Taiwan Dollar Rally Heightens FX Risk For Life Insurers, AM Best Warns 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Taiwan dollar’s rapid appreciation against the United States (US) dollar in recent days has raised foreign exchange (FX) risk concerns for the country’s life insurers, according to a new commentary from AM Best.

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025. 

BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$118.7 Bln As At April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves expanded to US$118.70 billion as at April 30, 2025, from US$118.40 billion on April 15, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

RHB Investment Bank Maintains ‘Buy’ Call On SD Guthrie, Expects Improved Output

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has reiterated its “Buy” recommendation for SD Guthrie Bhd, with expectations of improved output in the coming quarters, as the the plantation company enters the peak output season in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$117.49 Bln As Of End-March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$117.49 billion (US$1= RM4.31) as of end-March, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.3 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

DXN Holdings Share Price Up After Posting Higher Net Profit For FY2025

BNM's International Reserves Advance To US$118.4 Bln As At April 15

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves accumulated to US$118.40 billion as at April 15, 2025, from US$117.50 billion on March 28, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Gold Futures End Higher For Fourth Consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fourth straight day of trading today, driven by stronger ringgit and equity market, said an analyst.

Ringgit Likely To Strengthen Further Next Week Amid Weakening US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to extend its gains against the US dollar next week, potentially trading between 4.41 and 4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.