CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct In Final MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury & Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)  meeting on Nov 6, underpinned by robust macroeconomic indicators.

Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement Safeguards National Economic Interests, Security -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Okt (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United States (US) Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) contains clauses that safeguard national sovereignty, with its implementation based on the nation’s economic interests and security, as well as domestic laws and regulations. 

Cabotage Flexibility Could Ease Sabah's Shipping Costs

LABUAN, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A time-bound exemption to Malaysia’s cabotage policy could help ease Sabah’s long-standing shipping imbalance and high logistics costs, drawing lessons from similar policy adjustments in the United Kingdom (UK) and Indonesia.

Malaysia's September 2025 Trade Up 9.8 Pct To RM257.51 Bln -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade continued to show resilience in September 2025, growing by 9.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM257.51 billion, reversing the previous month’s contraction amid global trade uncertainties.

Govt Continues To Introduce Investment Policy Reforms, Strengthens Malaysia's Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to introduce progressive reforms in investment and trade policies to strengthen Malaysia’s global competitiveness, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) today.

Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Sector Draws Over RM1 Bln Investments From 2021 To Mid-2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector has attracted investments worth over RM1 billion in shipbuilding projects and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from 2021 to mid-2025.

MITI Monitoring Potential Dumping Of Cheap Goods Following US Tariff Hike - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) is closely monitoring the possible influx of cheap goods into Malaysia following the US decision to increase import tariffs on several products, including furniture, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.

Supply Chain Constraints May Cost Airlines More Than US$11 Bln In 2025 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The slow pace of production of new aircraft and parts is estimated to cost the airline industry more than US$11 billion (US$1=RM4.22) in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Public Sector To Remain Growth Catalyst Under 13th Malaysia Plan -- MoF

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public sector entities will remain as a catalyst for sustained and inclusive economic growth, anchored by the 13th Malaysia Plan 2026-2030.

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

Budget 2026 To Incorporate Key 13MP Elements -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will incorporate key elements of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which sets out the country’s priorities, Finance Ministry II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Malaysia To Host AIFTIS 2025 To Boost Services Productivity, Cut Trade Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) - Malaysia is poised to play a key role in transforming the services sector within the region by hosting the inaugural ASEAN International Fair for Trade in Services (AIFTIS) on Nov 17-18, 2025.