Currency strengthens against US dollar after Malaysia’s 6.3 pct Q4 growth beat expectations

Exceptional GDP outperformance above advance estimates driven primarily by stronger services growth

Despite expected benefits to consumers, experts noted that impact will take time to be fully felt on the ground

Local note firms buoyed by improved market sentiment as cbank maintains 2.75 rate

Central bank considers monetary policy stance appropriate, supportive of economy, consistent with price stability

Analyst believes BNM to retain OPR as MPC meeting today will be to assess global economic conditions, shape monetary policy outlook

National CPI expected to trend slightly higher this year due to low base effect, domestic policy adjustments, communication-related inflation

Local note on track to strengthen further in 2026, says economists

Expectation of narrower gap between US Fed's funds rate, BNM OPR will likely support local note's appreciation, says analyst

Softer global oil, commodity prices in near future may help keep inflation lower, maintain moderate domestic cost conditions

Bank notes that headline, core inflation remain in check, monetary policy likely to remain nimble

Shifting expectations over December Fed cut, softer US fundamentals could support local currency

Traders, investors remained constructive on local note as upcoming GDP report hints at expansion, says analyst

Local note extends upward momentum amid positive investor sentiment over US govt shutdown, says analyst

BNM's decision reinforces policy stability, reflects confidence in resilience of domestic demand, says analyst

Headline inflation expected to stay moderate next year due to easing global cost pressures, says BNM Governor

Central bank says monetary policy stance supportive of economy amid price stability

Expectations of no change to OPR contribute to local note’s strength, says analyst

Upcoming BNM MPC decision may provide some support to local note as OPR expected to remain steady, says analyst

Expect the US dollar to range between 4.18 and 4.20 today