Malaysia’s Financial Market Outlook Remains Positive On Strong Fundamentals, Supportive Monetary Policy

By Karina Imran and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s financial market outlook remains positive, buoyed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, supportive monetary policy and ongoing structural reforms aimed at driving sustainable economic growth. 

Ringgit Rises Vs US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today, supported by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday.

Digital Transformation Agenda Critical Catalyst For Govt Competitiveness -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The digital transformation agenda under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) will be a critical catalyst in securing the nation’s long-term competitiveness, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

ASEAN Steps Up Regional Engagement To Safeguard Growth Amid Protectionist Headwinds

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Confronted with rising protectionism, non-tariff barriers and fragile supply chains, ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) have committed to stepping up cooperation to consolidate regional resilience.

ASEAN Must Enforce Trade Rules, Strengthen Capital Markets To Remain Competitive – Nazir Razak

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must push structural reforms to strengthen private capital markets and enforce rules against non-tariff barriers (NTBs) if it is to remain competitive, said ASEAN-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 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). 

Malaysia Concludes FTA Talks With S. Korea, Signing Expected In October – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in October, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Strong Q2 Economic Growth Proves Effectiveness Of Gov't Policies - BBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Backbenchers Club (BBC) has described the country’s economic growth of 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of this year as proof of the effectiveness of the government’s policies in strengthening the nation’s economic resilience.

Malaysia’s 4.4 Pct 1H 2025 GDP Growth Shows MADANI Economy Policies Delivering Results -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Despite global uncertainties, Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.4 per cent in the first half of 2025, proving that the MADANI Economy policies are yielding results for the nation and, most importantly, the rakyat, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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.

Ringgit Strengthens 5.1 Pct Against US Dollar In 2Q 2025 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened by 5.1 per cent against the United States (US) dollar in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), primarily driven by broad US dollar weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 4.4 Pct In 2Q 2025, Driven By Robust Domestic Demand

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.