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ASEAN+3 Growth Revised To 4.1 Pct In 2025, 3.8 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Growth in the ASEAN+3 region is projected at 4.1 per cent in 2025 and 3.8 per cent in 2026, an upward revision from July’s forecast, supported by robust first-half performance and stronger-than-expected export momentum.

11.8 Mln Cross-Border QR Transactions Recorded In 1H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysians travelling abroad and foreign visitors in Malaysia during the first half (1H) of 2025 made 11.8 million cross-border QR payment transactions worth RM967 million.

Gold Futures Extend Gains, Fueled By Fiscal Anxieties

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Wednesday, driven by fiscal concerns in the United States (US), said an analyst.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$120.61 Bln As Of End-June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$120.61 billion (US$1= RM4.23) as of end-June 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast Raised To 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026 -- IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. 

MOF Attributes EPF Income Drop To Softer Equity Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw its investment income fall by 13 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), recording RM18.31 billion compared to RM20.99 billion in the same period last year.

ECB To Decide On Europe's Key Interest Rates, With No Change Expected

FRANKFURT, July 24 (Bernama-dpa) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to decide on interest rates in the eurozone on Thursday afternoon, reported German news agency dpa. 

ASEAN Economies To Maintain Growth Above 4 Pct Despite Global Challenges -- AMRO Economist

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies are expected to maintain growth above four per cent despite a challenging global environment, with projections at 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 4.2 per cent in 2026, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Dong He.

IILM’s US$800 Mln Short-term Sukuk Oversubscribed 2.3 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has reissued a total of US$800 million (US$1=RM4.23) in short-term sukuk across three tenors, with the offering oversubscribed by 2.3 times.

OPR Cut Can Address Household Debt Service Ratio, Provides Reprieve In Disposable Income -- GX Bank

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd said the overnight policy rate (OPR) cut to 2.75 per cent from three per cent could potentially address the household debt service ratio while providing a reprieve in disposable income.

Gold Shines As Safe Haven Amid Global Uncertainty - Malaysia Gold Association

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Global demand for gold bars as a secure investment is on the rise, particularly among central banks and high-net-worth individuals, according to the Malaysia Gold Association.

MARC Ratings Projects Malaysian Economy To Grow By 4.4 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum.