HLIB Expects Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.8 Pct in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.

World Bank Expects Global Growth Outlook At 2.3 Pct In 2025, Slowest Since 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Global growth is expected to weaken to 2.3 per cent in 2025, with deceleration in most economies relative to last year.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Unchanged At 1.4 Pct In April - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation remained unchanged at 1.4 per cent in April 2025, while core inflation edged up to two per cent from 1.9 per cent in March 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia’s Headline Inflation To Moderate To Below 3.0 Pct In 2025 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate at below three per cent in 2025, given the further easing in global cost conditions and the absence of excessive demand conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Malaysian Economy Expands 4.4 Pct In 1Q, Anchored By Household Spending

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), driven by sustained household spending supported by favourable labour market conditions and government policies, compared to 4.2 per cent in 1Q 2024.

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct, Global Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent.

BNM: Headline Inflation Eases To 1.4 Pct, Core Holds In March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Malaysia Inflation May Rebound After March Slowdown -- Moody's Analytics

SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation is expected to tick up in the latter half of the year, following its lowest reading in more than four years in March, according to Moody’s Analytics.

BNM: Inflation Likely To Trend At Manageable Level Of 2.0-3.5 Percent In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Inflation is expected to trend higher between 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent this year compared to an average of 1.8 per cent in 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Economy To Grow 4.5 - 5.5 Percent In 2025 Anchored By Domestic Demand, Exports To Moderate - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst. 

Capital Market Rises To RM4.2 Trillion In 2024 On Strong Equity, Bond Markets - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.