Ringgit Likely To Appreciate To 3.94 Against US Dollar By End-2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- AmBank anticipates that the ringgit will trade within a range in the first half of 2026, before approaching the 3.94 level against the US dollar in the latter half of the year, supported by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook.

PVT Consumption, Tourism Likely To Boost Malaysia's Economic Growth In 2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is set to remain resilient this year, with growth likely reaching 4.5 per cent, anchored by strong private consumption and tourism drive.  

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

AmBank Economist Forecasts Ringgit At 4.27 Against US Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to settle at 4.27 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, on a slight rebound in US dollar strength and reduced support from Malaysia’s trade account.

Long-Term Structural Reforms Needed To Address Cost Of Living - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The government should adopt more holistic and forward-looking reforms to manage the rising cost of living, beyond short-term fiscal support, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

AmBank Group Projects Moderate Four Pct Malaysia GDP Growth For 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at a moderate rate of around four per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), supported by continued front-loading activities that benefit the external sector.

Malaysia’s 5.1 Pct GDP Growth In 2024 Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - Economist

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

AmBank: Malaysia's GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024. 

Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal Benefits Malaysia's Key Export Sectors -- Economist

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The revival of negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) could significantly benefit Malaysia’s key export sectors, particularly in high-value goods and natural resources.

Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

Govt Mulling Utilising Databases, E-Wallets For Two-Tier RON95 Subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) – The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies.