CIMB Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Sept 4, 2025.

Maybank Rises On Stronger 2Q Profit, Steady Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) shares rose in early trade on Wednesday, buoyed by its second quarter (2Q) ended June 30, 2025, result and steady growth outlook across key markets.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Mixed Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today amid a mixed trend in regional rubber futures. 

BNM Revises 2025 GDP Projection To 4.0-4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) --  Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to between 4.0 per cent and 4.8 per cent from 4.5 per cent - 5.5 per cent previously.

MPC Pre-emptively Cuts OPR To Preserve Steady Growth Path - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (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).  

BNM Cuts OPR By 25 Bps To 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today. 

Auto Sector To Have Minimum Impact From SST Expansion -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has projected the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion in July 2025 to have a limited direct impact on the automotive sector.

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 Economic Momentum Likely Wanes In 1Q Amid China Concerns, Tariff Overhang

By Rosemarie Khoo and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) figures are set to challenge market expectations as investors attempt to untangle a complex mix of past trade distortions and growing concerns over the country’s economic exposure to China.

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

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.

Ringgit To Remain Cautious Next Week Ahead Of Malaysia, US Policy Moves - Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade in a cautious mode next week as investors will focus on the monetary policy decisions domestically and from the United States (US), said an economist.