BNM To Review Macro Data Ahead Of MPC Meeting - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will review the latest macroeconomic developments ahead of its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in two weeks before deciding its appropriate monetary policy stance.

Policy Consistency, Strong Fundamentals Anchor Investor Confidence - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s policy consistency and stronger economic fundamentals continue to support investor confidence, even amid concerns over the domestic political environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

No Revision To 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Of 5.0 Pct For Now - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) --  Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said that there is no need to revise Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at this juncture, remaining confident that growth will likely settle around five per cent.

Ringgit Remains Broadly Stable Against Major Trading Partners In 2Q 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained broadly stable against the currencies of major trading partners in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, amid evolving global financial conditions, particularly the shift in market expectations due to the direction of United States monetary policy, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as the market digested Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) data, which showed 6.0 per cent growth.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 6.0 Pct In 2Q 2026, Beating DOSM's Advance Estimates -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), surpassing the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) advance estimate of 5.8 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major, ASEAN Currencies Ahead Of 2Q GDP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major and ASEAN currencies ahead of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) announcement for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) today, an economist said. 

Ringgit Closes Almost Unchanged Vs US Dollar Ahead Of 2Q 2026 GDP Announcement Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed almost unchanged against the US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) announcement for the second quarter tomorrow, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach after US inflation data came in within expectations, supporting the greenback.

HLIB Expects Malaysia's 2Q GDP To Expand 5.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) is expected to grow by 5.9 per cent, underpinned by stronger manufacturing and mining sectors.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firmer Oil Prices, Positive US Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, supported by firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Services Sector Revenue Up 11.2 Pct To RM714.7 Bln In 2Q 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The services sector expanded by 11.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), with revenue reaching RM714.7 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MEF Calls For Survival Package To Strengthen MSME Support

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is calling on the government to strengthen assistance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).