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Malaysia's 2025 GDP Steady At 5 Pct - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to hold steady at five per cent in 2025, consistent with the government’s target of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Gold Futures Outlook Remains Bullish For Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives will likely maintain their upward trajectory next week, supported by a positive outlook for physical gold on the London Bullion Market Association.

Ringgit Rebounds To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s loss to close higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by renewed demand despite the greenback’s positive momentum.

BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

BNM International Reserves End 2024 Higher At US$116.2 Bln Y-O-Y

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves were higher year-on-year (y-o-y) at US$116.2 billion (US$1=RM4.48) as at Dec 31, 2024 against US$113.5 billion as at Dec 29, 2023, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Peers, CI Hits Intraday Low

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower on Wednesday as investors took profit amid the negative performance of regional peers.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of PBoC Fixing 

By Karina Imran & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies amid cautious sentiment ahead of the People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixing today, an analyst said.

Ringgit Closes Out 2024 As Top Performer Among Major Asian Currencies

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.

Private Non-financial Sector Credit Growth Up 5.2 Pct In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Credit to the private non-financial sector grew by 5.2 per cent in November versus 5.1 per cent in October 2024, driven mainly by higher growth in corporate bonds (3.8 per cent; October 2024: 2.6 per cent), according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$118.35 Bln As At End-November 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$118.35 billion (US$1=RM4.45), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$255.72 million as at end-November 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).