BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its meeting today.
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MSME Policy Should Focus On Coordinated, Outcome-Oriented Support -- MIER
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) policy should move beyond expanding the quantum of assistance towards building a more coordinated, accessible and outcome-oriented ecosystem, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
Ringgit Expected To Remain Well Supported Next Week Ahead Of BNM OPR Decision
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain well supported next week ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Sept 3, with the central bank widely expected to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
ClearOpx Joins Three Industry Bodies To Advance Commodity Risk Standards
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- ClearOpx has joined three industry bodies — Energy LEAP, the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), and the Committee of Chief Risk Officers (CCRO) — to help advance operational standards and risk management practices across commodity markets.
Business Outlook For 3Q Rebounds As Confidence Indicator Rises -- DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) --Businesses expect an improving business situation for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), with a positive confidence indicator of 5.9 per cent compared with a negative 1.8 per cent in 2Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by mild buying interest after recent gains, although a stronger greenback limited further upside, said an analyst.
Asset Quality, Profit Sources Key To Assess TH's Financial Strength - Expert
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Tabung Haji’s (TH) asset quality and its profit source should be among the key metrics in assessing the institution’s financial strength, aside from the hibah (profit) distribution, according to an economist.
TH's RM11.5 Bln Sukuk Not A New Bailout - Nungsari
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The RM11.5 billion sukuk issued by Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) is a rollover of the maturing sukuk arising from the original Tabung Haji (TH) bailout, rather than a new one, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.
SME Malaysia Calls For Outcome-driven Budget 2027 To Build Global Malaysian Companies
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) has called for Budget 2027 to focus on measurable outcomes, not merely grants, financing and incentives, with success judged by productivity, investment, growth and competitiveness.
Budget 2027 Seen Offering More Incentives To SMEs -- Economist
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to offer more incentives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid rising costs, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, said Affin Bank Bhd chief economist Alan Tan.
Penang Eyes Becoming Leading ASEAN Semiconductor Design Hub By 2040
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Penang plans to shift from its current dominance in assembly and testing activities towards high-value upstream activities such as chip design, system architecture and prototype development, in a bid to become a leading semiconductor design hub in ASEAN by 2040.
Proactive Measures Help Sustain Malaysia’s GDP Growth Momentum Amid West Asia Conflict – Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The government’s proactive response to the West Asia crisis, including financing support for affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and targeted fuel subsidies, helped sustain household spending and business activity in the country.