Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Oil Prices Up 2nd Day After Modest OPEC+ Hike, But Gains Limited

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Crude prices managed to stay higher for a second straight session on Monday, after the largest oil producers in OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected output hike for November.

Budget 2026 To Reinforce Govt Commitment To Strengthen Fiscal Space - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.

Ringgit Stronger At Opening On US Shutdown Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by concerns that a potential United States (US) government shutdown could weigh on the greenback, an analyst said.

Ringgit Holds Steady Against Greenback Amid PBoC Fixing

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at opening on Thursday, amid the recent People's Bank of China’s (PBoC) pressure on market sentiment.

Ringgit Starts Higher On Stable S&P Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s stable sovereign credit outlook and stronger domestic economic data.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower on profit-taking, slipping back below the 1,600 psychological level amid weakness in selected banking, utilities and Petronas-linked heavyweights.

Kenanga, Maybank Maintain Calls On Bermaz Auto, Cut Target Prices On Earnings Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained a 'market perform' call on Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAUTO), citing strong near-term earnings visibility.

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). 

Gold Futures To Remain Rangebound Next Week Ahead Of US Inflation Cues

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Trading of gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain rangebound next week as traders refrain from aggressively pricing in the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts beyond September while awaiting clearer signals from upcoming inflation data.

Gold Futures Retreat Amid Stronger US Dollar And Higher Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated on Thursday, initially weighed down by technical traders flagging overbought conditions with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings above 70, and then amplified as momentum funds pressed on the downside.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.