Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst. 

Capital Market Rises To RM4.2 Trillion In 2024 On Strong Equity, Bond Markets - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.

BMI Expects BNM To Keep OPR Unchanged In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- BMI Country Risk & Industry Research (BMI), a unit of Fitch Solutions Group Ltd, expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent through 2025.

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its meeting today.

Ringgit Extends Gains At Opening After Reaching Near 3-week High Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade after reaching a nearly three-week high last Friday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US economic data released last week.

Headline, Core Inflation Edge Lower To 1.8 Pct In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline and core inflation for 2024 both declined to 1.8 per cent in 2024, compared with 2.5 per cent and 3.0 per cent respectively in 2023.

Malaysia's Banking System Maintains Healthy Liquidity Position In December 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system maintained strong liquidity buffers in December 2024, with an aggregate Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 160.7 per cent, up from 147.9 per cent in November, supporting ongoing financial intermediation, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

DOSM: Malaysia’s Inflation Moderates To 1.7 Pct In December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for December 2024 has moderated to 1.7 per cent, with the index points standing at 133.4 as against 131.2 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Weaker On Continued Selling

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the midday session lower as decliners surged past gainers amid weak market sentiment and persistent selling in index-linked counters.

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.

HLIB Sees Inflation Rising In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects inflation to rise in 2025, driven by domestic policy reforms such as the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation and an expanded sales and services tax (SST) scope.  

Malaysia's November 2024 Inflation Falls To 1.8 Pct -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for November 2024 has decreased to 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in October this year, the first decline since August 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).