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BNM Maintains 2025 GDP Forecast At 4.0-4.8 Pct Amid Tariff Talks Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) projection of between 4.0 per cent and 4.8 per cent, taking into consideration a range of possible outcomes from tariff negotiations, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

Ringgit Opens Firmer On Softer US Dollar, Rate Cut Hopes 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, lifted by a softer greenback amid growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) in the coming months.

Ringgit Strengthens On Weak US Jobs Report

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on Monday following a softer-than-expected United States (US) jobs report that significantly altered market expectations on the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, said an analyst.

13MP Diversifies Strategies To Keep Malaysia Resilient While Promoting Prudent Spending - Economists

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad & Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been crafted with the core objectives of the MADANI Economy framework at its foundation while maintaining the flexibility to navigate both domestic and external uncertainties over the next five years, said an economist.

Late Buying Interest Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close At Intraday High

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia languished in the red for most of the day but managed to eke out paltry gains to settle at an intraday high on Wednesday due to late buying interest in selected heavyweights led by industrial products and financial services sectors.

Alliance Bank Cautiously Optimistic On FY2026 Performance - Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is cautiously optimistic of its financial performance ending March 31, 2026 (FY2026) amid economic headwinds, said group chief executive officer Kellee Kam.

Bursa Opens Firmer On Regional Calm, Selective Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by mild bargain hunting as the Thailand-Cambodia truce helped ease regional political concerns.

Revised GDP Growth Forecast Reflects Malaysia’s Economic Realities -- Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – The revised projection for Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2025 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a realistic forecast that aligns with the economy’s underlying growth potential, said economist Professor Geoffrey Williams.

Bursa Slips 0.73 Pct At Midday As Investors Trim Positions Ahead Of Weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session in the red, losing 0.73 per cent as cautious sentiment prompted portfolio adjustment ahead of the weekend.

Utilities And Consumer Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia Higher At Mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a firmer note as positive sentiment persisted on the local bourse, supported by gains in utilities as well as consumer products and services stocks.

Latest Fiscal Support Measures Positive For Consumer Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The latest fiscal support measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are expected to bolster Malaysia’s consumer sector by reinforcing near-term spending, particularly on essential goods and value-based retail, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Research Firms Lower Inflation Forecasts To 1.5-1.8 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Research firms have revised their forecasts for Malaysia’s headline inflation in 2025, lowering it to 1.5 per cent to 1.8 per cent.