MPC Pre-emptively Cuts OPR To Preserve Steady Growth Path - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

BNM Cuts OPR By 25 Bps To 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today. 

FMM Seeks Swift Diplomatic And Domestic Interventions To Counter US Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to intensify its diplomatic and policy response following the United States' announcement of a 25 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian exports.

Kenanga Investment Bank Revises 2025 Inflation Forecast Downward To 2.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2025 inflation forecast downward to 2.0 per cent from 2.7 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), while expecting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged.

Malaysia Finalises National Technology Action Plan

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

SAMARKAND (Uzbekistan), June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently finalising the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Action Plan which sets a clear governance framework to ensure that AI serves not only efficiency, but also ethics, equity, and public interest. 

BNM, Govt To Work On Implementing 'Reset' Initiative To Address High Medical Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia.

Malaysia Advances 11 Spots In World Competitiveness Ranking 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has jumped 11 spots in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 to 23rd place -- its best ranking since 2020 -- reflecting the progressive momentum in the country’s economic recovery and reform agenda.

Rafizi Ramli Resigns As Economy Minister, Effective June 17

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has resigned as Minister of Economy effective June 17, 2025

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

Macroeconomic Prospects, Structural Reforms To Provide Support For Ringgit - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Positive macroeconomic prospects and the ongoing implementation of structural reforms will provide medium-term support for the ringgit, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

APEC Forecasts Slower Regional Growth Of 2.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Economic growth across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region is projected to moderate to 2.6 per cent in 2025 and 2.7 per cent in 2026, marking a significant decline from the 3.6 per cent recorded in 2024, according to the latest report by the APEC Policy Support Unit.

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct, Global Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent.