Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.

Malaysia’s Inflation Eases To 1.3 Pct In October 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.3 per cent in October 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in September 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Selangor Celebrates Investors, Key Stakeholders At SIAA 2023-2024

‎SHAH ALAM, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Selangor today honoured domestic and foreign investors, along with its key stakeholders, for their contribution to the state's robust economic performance through the Selangor Investors Appreciation Awards (SIAA) 2023-2024.

OCBC Expects Another 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By BNM In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- OCBC expects a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) next year, likely in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

Ringgit Rise Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals, Boosts Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.

Fiscal Discipline Has Enabled Ringgit To Be Top Performer Among Asian Currencies - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Fiscal discipline and systematic management of the national economy have enabled the ringgit to record the best performance in all of Asia, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia On Track For Higher End-2025 Growth After Strong 3Q GDP - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong 5.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025) places the country firmly on track to achieve the higher end of 2025 growth target of 4.0 per cent to 4.8 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Gold Futures Seen Rebounding Next Week On Softer US Data Expectations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade on a firmer footing next week, with traders eyeing a rebound within the US$4,160 to US$4,210 per troy ounce range.

Ringgit Likely To Stay Within 4.10-4.15 Range Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.10-4.15 range against the US dollar next week, supported by Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic fundamentals amid shifting expectations over the United States’ monetary policy.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Fresh Global Policies, Data Signals

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to move sideways next week as investors await a new round of global policy developments and economic data.

Malaysia's 3Q GDP Growth Signals Strengthening Domestic Momentum -- Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third quarter (3Q) economic growth is a testament that domestic momentum is strengthening the economy even as external conditions remain uneven, said an economist.

BNM Reset Product’s Pilot to Start Next Year, Targeting Medical Inflation, Premium Pressures -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposed basic medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) product is being finalised this year, with a pilot to begin next year as part of a strategy to address medical inflation and rising insurance premiums.