Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback As DXY Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by profit-taking, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.73 per cent to 98.430.

Ringgit Set To March Stronger Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is poised to march stronger next week after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell signalled a possible interest rate cut in September.

Exports To Key Markets To Sustain Growth Supported By E&E Demand -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects exports to key markets to record sustained growth going forward, supported by steady demand for electrical and electronics (E&E) products despite tariff challenges. 

Expanded SST Designed To Be Progressive, Fairer -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after considering both SST and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

AMMB Net Profit Rises To RM516 Mln In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM516.18 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 from RM500.20 million in the same period a year ago. 

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.

Steady 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Signals Domestic Resilience, Momentum Could Continue In 2H

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s economy continues to remain resilient despite an increasingly uncertain global trade policy backdrop, economists said today.

BNM Maintains 2025 GDP Forecast At 4.0-4.8 Pct Amid Tariff Talks Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) projection of between 4.0 per cent and 4.8 per cent, taking into consideration a range of possible outcomes from tariff negotiations, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Gains After Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth In 2Q

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is poised for gains today after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, said an analyst.

Bursa Opens Lower, Traders Adopt Wait-and-see Approach Ahead Of 2Q GDP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower today as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach amid cautious sentiment ahead of the second quarter 2025 (2Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today.

Malaysia Sees Higher ESG Adoption Among Property Companies -- MBSB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Property companies in Malaysia have increased their adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, driven by growing concerns over such issues and reflecting their commitment to sustainability, said MBSB Investment Bank.