Public Investment Bank Lowers 2025 CPI Forecast To 2.4 Percent on Soft Start To The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has lowered its 2025 full-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast to 2.4 per cent from 3.0 per cent previously.

BNM: Inflation Likely To Trend At Manageable Level Of 2.0-3.5 Percent In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Inflation is expected to trend higher between 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent this year compared to an average of 1.8 per cent in 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Economy To Grow 4.5 - 5.5 Percent In 2025 Anchored By Domestic Demand, Exports To Moderate - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

SME Bank Projects Malaysia’s Growth At 4.5-5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s growth is projected to range between 4.5 per cent and 5.0 per cent, reflecting positive sentiment in the overall economy, according to the Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector Sales Up 3.5 Pct To RM158.1 Bln In January 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sales value increased by 3.5 per cent in January 2025 (December 2024: 5.7 per cent) amounting to RM158.1 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Kenanga Research Keeps Overweight On Plantations Amid Supply Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.

OPR Decision Expected, Current Policy Stance Supports Economic Growth - MIDF, RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during the March 2025 monetary policy meeting is broadly expected, emphasising the current conducive policy stance to sustain economic growth.

OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its meeting today.

Govt Prioritises Inclusive Wealth Distribution To Ensure Fair Economic Growth - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The government consistently emphasises the importance of inclusivity by ensuring that the nation’s wealth is fairly distributed across all levels of society, said the Economy Ministry.