Implement Strategic, Innovation-driven Industrial Policies, Labour Market Reforms To Increase Household Income - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Implementing strategic and innovation-driven industrial policies, as well as labour market reforms, can increase household income by improving productivity, creating more job opportunities and ensuring fair compensation, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

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). 

Orderly Domestic Market Conditions Provide Sufficient Buffer Amid Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Orderly domestic market conditions will continue given Malaysia’s deep and liquid financial markets and sound banking system, providing sufficient buffer against global volatility.

Current Account To Stay Resilient, Driven By Strong Manufacturing Exports - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects the country’s current account to remain resilient over the medium term, supported by robust manufacturing exports.

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 Dovish Signal From The Fed

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its benchmark interest rate but signalled that the rate-cutting narrative remained on track.

FBM KLCI Ends Lower, Mirroring Regional Market Trends

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, mirroring regional market trends, as investor sentiment was dampened by the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to maintain interest rates and the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) unexpected decision to keep its key lending rates unchanged, said an analyst.

Malaysia’s Trade Performance Registers 5.9 Pct Y-O-Y Growth To RM223.89 Bln - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance maintained its positive momentum in February 2025, recording a 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to reach RM223.89 billion, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, Bucks Regional Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend to end the morning trading session lower, with selling mostly spotted among the heavyweights led by financial services and construction counters.

Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading Within 4.43-4.44 Range Against Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Trade War Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar As Caution Prevails

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as cautious sentiment over the economic outlook prompted some investors to turn to safe-haven assets.