Mixed Outlook Ahead Of BNM's OPR Announcement Tomorrow -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.

Malaysia Set To Outperform Peers Despite Global Headwinds -- Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient and outperform its A-rated peers despite mounting global uncertainties driven by trade tensions, said Moody’s Ratings.

Trade Protectionism Disrupts Global Trade - ASEAN+3

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Rising trade protectionism impacts global trade, causing economic fragmentation that affects trade, investment, and capital flows throughout the region, as concluded in the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3).

Malaysia's GDP To Moderate At 4.0 Pct In 2025 - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at a moderate rate of 4.0 per cent in 2025, compared to 5.1 per cent in 2024.

MARC Projects Malaysia's 1Q GDP Growth At 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is anticipated to moderate to 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), from 5.0 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC).

General Insurance Industry Remains On A Steady Growth Path -- PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s General Insurance (GI) industry remains on a steady growth path despite external uncertainties and inflationary costs, said the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Malaysia Won't Be Fixated On Growth Forecasts But Will Focus On Building Resilience -- Amir Hamzah

Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia's Wholesale And Retail Trade Records RM148.3 Bln In Sales In February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sector recorded total sales of RM148.3 billion in February 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 5.1 per cent, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

ASEAN To Work Constructively With Member States And The US To Promote Sustainable Global Economy - Amir Hamzah

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is prepared to collaborate constructively with all partners, including the United States (US), to discover balanced, forward-looking solutions that promote a more resilient and sustainable global economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Broad-based Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia Down, With FBM KLCI Just Above 1,400-level

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend to close lower today as broad-based selling was seen across the board amid the escalating global trade war, with the benchmark index hovering just above the 1,400-level.