KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Interim measures to manage rising medical costs remain effective, as ongoing initiatives will strengthen healthcare delivery and help curb medical insurance inflation, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- 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, driven by robust domestic demand as household spending was higher.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank (MBSB IB) has maintained its “positive” recommendation on the insurance sector, citing attractive valuations and high dividend yields despite persistent healthcare inflation and delays in healthcare cost-control reforms.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the negative territory at midday, in tandem with the weaker regional market performance, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar for the third straight day, as the greenback’s safe-haven status weakened following lower-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, which fuelled expectations of a September interest rate cut.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions, with the FBM KLCI closing at a four-month high, driven by US July inflation data that came in slightly below expectations at 2.7 per cent, boosting hopes of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, influenced by the weaker United States (US) economic data reported yesterday, and the mixed trend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward momentum at midday in line with the positive regional market performance, as market sentiments improved after the United States’ (US) July inflation data came in slightly below expectations at 2.7 per cent, fuelling hopes for a September rate cut.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, mirroring Wall Street’s overnight rally after the latest US consumer price index figure came in slightly below expectations, thus paving the way for a possible Federal Reserve rate cut next month.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a 0.43 per cent drop in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 98.097 after the headline US inflation rate came in lower than expected.
