KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today as concerns over US tariffs continued to dominate market sentiment.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The 25 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (US) is a decision made by its President Donald Trump and not the result of negotiations, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Malaysia remains optimistic about the outcome of its tariff negotiations with the United States, banking on certain sectors that could be favourable to both countries, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The government will continue negotiations with the United States following the imposition of a 25 per cent retaliatory tariff on Malaysian exports.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar as market sentiment weakened amid the US' latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow.

PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — Malaysia and Switzerland continue to strengthen bilateral relations through discussions on potential areas of cooperation to reinforce their shared commitment to heritage-based development and community values.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will be holding a press conference to address the latest reciprocal tariff rate of 25 per cent on Malaysian exports to the United States, said minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Asean’s long-standing aspiration for a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (Zopfan) has gained new traction following China and Russia’s readiness to sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the global impact of United States tariffs are set to take centre stage at the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which opens today in Kuala Lumpur, as Southeast Asian nations navigate rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described his visit to Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit as a significant success in strengthening bilateral ties and expanding Malaysia’s network of strategic cooperation at the global level.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia wants aircraft supplier companies such as Airbus and Embraer to make the country a hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), training and supply chain activities, if the agreements to purchase dozens of aircraft by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines are realised.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has held a series of productive meetings with the French and Italian sovereign wealth funds to explore cross-border collaboration, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — YTL Power International Bhd has invested about RM10 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and AI infrastructure to date and encourages Malaysian companies to invest in AI and leverage the infrastructure.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment turned cautious following the United States’ (US) latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, which will take effect on August 1, 2025, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The ringgit closed weaker against the United States (US) dollar on Monday but traded better against major currencies, as traders and investors are observing the US tariff situation.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to US$120.6 billion as of June 30, 2025, up from US$119.9 billion recorded on June 13, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower its overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting to be held on July 9, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower today, following a negative overnight performance on Wall Street, with the July 9 reciprocal tariffs deadline approaching.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday as investors adopt a cautious mode ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on July 9, 2025, amid growing expectations of a potential overnight policy rate (OPR) cut, said an analyst.