BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$121.3 Bln as At July 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves rose to US$121.3 billion (US$1=RM4.218) as at July 31, 2025.

Fiscal Deficit To Fall In Phases To Reduce National Debt Burden - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) — The MADANI government is gradually reducing the fiscal deficit in phases to lessen the national debt burden, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Structural Reforms Continue To Underpin Malaysia's Resilience -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Structural reforms continue to underpin Malaysia’s resilience, strengthening fiscal discipline, attracting high-quality investment and expanding economic opportunities, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

BNM Advances Key Initiatives To Boost Digitalisation -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is advancing several key initiatives to boost digitalisation in the country, as a future-ready system needs more than new technology and business models. 

Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Edges Towards Stabilisation In July -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilisation in July, with the pace of moderation easing as demand conditions gradually improved, according to S&P Global.

YTL Hospitality REIT's FY2025 Net Profit Falls To RM148.56 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL Hospitality REIT) posted a lower net profit of RM148.56 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025), compared to RM178.0 million recorded in the previous year.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$120.61 Bln As Of End-June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$120.61 billion (US$1= RM4.23) as of end-June 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

DXN 1Q Net Profit Dragged Down By Forex Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- DXN Holdings Bhd’s net profit fell by 13.6 per cent to RM73.91 million in the first quarter ended May 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026) from RM85.56 million in the same period last year due to foreign exchange (forex) losses stemming from the strengthening of the ringgit.

Mongolian Mining Corp Posts Lower Q2 Coal Output, Eyes Q3 Gold Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest internationally listed private mining company operating in Mongolia, reported a 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in coal output for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2025, amid operational headwinds.

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.

Malaysia's Economy On The Right Track - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains solid amidst the prevailing challenges, and the government will continue to strengthen its efforts to ease the people’s burden through the fourth MADANI Budget in October.