Current 2.75 Pct OPR Remains Appropriate And Supportive For Malaysia's Economy - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The current overnight policy rate (OPR) of 2.75 per cent remains supportive and appropriate given Malaysia’s economic conditions and stable inflation environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

BNM Governor: Malaysian Economy To Remain On Steady Growth Path Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (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).  

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (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). 

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of US$996 Mln In Asian Markets Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers in Asian markets last week, reversing the previous week’s outflow, recording an inflow of US$996 million (US$1=RM4.23), with Taiwan recording the highest purchases in the region.

Ringgit Closes Slightly Lower Vs US Dollar, Stays Defensive Despite Fed Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped 0.01 per cent against the US dollar at the close, as the local note continued trading on the defensive today, which offered some technical comfort for the ringgit.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Weaker US Dollar, Cautious Inflation Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by a weaker greenback following downbeat United States economic data, as investors shifted into risk-on mode.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Greenback As US Inflation, Treasury Yields Ease

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the American dollar on Wednesday, supported by improved risk sentiment following a lower-than-expected US inflation reading and easing US Treasury yields.

Current OPR Setting Consistent With Economic Growth - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects the overnight policy rate (OPR) to remain at 3 per cent for the rest of the year, as this level aligns with current assessments of economic growth and inflation.

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (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) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

Ringgit Up 0.8 Pct Vs US Dollar In First Three Months Of 2025 -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar by 0.8 per cent year-to-date in the first three months of this year, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. 

OPR Decision Expected, Current Policy Stance Supports Economic Growth - MIDF, RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during the March 2025 monetary policy meeting is broadly expected, emphasising the current conducive policy stance to sustain economic growth.