SME Bank Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank). 

CPO Futures Close Lower On Indonesia’s B50 Delay, Higher Stockpile

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by news that Indonesia has scrapped the B50 biodiesel programme this year, amid elevated stock levels, a trader said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Futures Gains, Strong China Data

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Wednesday due to gains in the regional rubber futures markets, which were buoyed by improved economic data from China, said a dealer.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Expectations Indonesia Maintains B40 Biodiesel Programme

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to the expectation that Indonesia will continue its B40 biodiesel programme this year, said a trader.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, influenced by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar as well as mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Anticipation Of Weaker Output Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by market anticipation of weaker output growth in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Regional Futures Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an upward trend in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Bernama Deputy Editor-In-Chief Azlina Aziz Retires After Over Three Decades Of Service

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) --  After 35 years in journalism, Azlina Aziz, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) deputy editor-in-chief of Economic News Services, was honoured today at her retirement ceremony.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Up 6.4 Pct Y-O-Y To RM158.9 Bln In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM158.9 billion in November 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 6.4 per cent.

Johor Tops Property Market, Sabah Records Gains Across Sectors - Rahim & Co

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Johor has emerged as one of the strongest-performing states in both property transaction volume and value, while Sabah recorded improvements across the residential, commercial, and industrial segments.

Consumer Sector To Benefit From SSPA Pay Rises, SARA 2.0 Support – HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer sector is poised to gain from higher disposable income following phase 2 of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustments and the ongoing implementation of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said.

Domino’s Pizza Malaysia Opens Doors To New Franchise Opportunities Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is opening its doors to new franchise opportunities nationwide as part of its ongoing expansion, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to grow with one of the world’s most recognisable pizza brands.