MBSB IB Revises 2025 MGS Yield Forecast To 3.40 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised its 2025 projection for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield to end the year at around 3.40 per cent, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

Malaysia, New Zealand Sign MRA To Simplify Customs Procedures For Exporters

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and New Zealand today signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) that will enable both countries to recognise each other’s authorised economic operator programmes, giving exporters who meet globally accredited security criteria the benefit of simplified customs procedures.

Malaysia's Banking Sector Resilient Amid Trade Tension, Slower Growth - S&P Global 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking sector is well-positioned to navigate trade tensions and softer growth, driven by a strong labour market and stable household finances, said S&P Global Ratings. 

Govt Outlines Strategy To Ensure US Tariffs Do Not Jeopardise FDI -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The government has developed a strategy to ensure that US retaliatory tariffs on Malaysia will not jeopardise foreign direct investment (FDI) and to minimise any impact on the national economy, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

BNM Expected To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Through Remainder Of 2025, Say Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through the remainder of 2025, assuming that Malaysia's economic growth stays within the official 4.0-4.8 per cent range and inflation remains contained, said an investment bank. 

Malaysia Aims To Diversify Supply Chains In Semiconductor Sector -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to diversify supply chains in the semiconductor sector to ensure that foreign and local investments remain strong and resilient, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of BNM Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday as investors awaited Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest rate decision, with most expecting policymakers to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Upward Momentum Amid Continuing Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s upward momentum amid continued buying interest.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Decline In Regional Futures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Muted Trading After Long Holiday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the week on a softer note, with muted trading after the long weekend.

Asia Must Take Lead To Rewrite Own Chapter In New Global Economic Order -- PM Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Asian nations must take the lead in the next chapter of the global economic order by rewriting their own chapters while simultaneously shaping the next course for the future. 

Tianjin’s SCO Summit To Call For Enhancing Multilateralism, Boost Ties With ASEAN

By Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Aug 31 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which kicked off today, is expected to see member states continue to prioritise cohesion in their efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation.