Earlier pre-emptive OPR reduction in July expected to provide additional lift to growth for 2025, into 2026, says BNM Governor

Analysts, banks foresee potentially bumpy 2026 due to US tariffs, policy uncertainty

Retention indicates current rate is conducive to economic stability, growth, says analyst

Moody's Analytics says this comes amid growing global uncertainty

BNM likely to maintain OPR at 2.75 per cent as optimism mounts over potential US Federal Reserve rate cut next month

Nation's stable monetary policy setting, strong forex trading volumes among contributing factors

Previous record on July 31 was US$121.3 billion

External trade shows resilience but there is uncertainly around tariffs on semicons

Current account balance in the first half of 2025 remains healthy compared to first half of 2024, says BNM Governor

BNM closely monitoring elevated household debt level, notes banks' prudency in loan approvals

Steps include strengthening digital health system, expanding cost-effective healthcare options, says BNM Governor

Revision of growth numbers unnecessary as completion of negotiations with US reduces uncertainty, says Abdul Rasheed

BNM says this is driven by softer US outlook, policy uncertainties, and ongoing govt efforts

Robust household spending, stronger investment helped support growth, even as exports softened, headwinds persisted

Position enough to meet 0.9 times Malaysia’s total short-term external debt

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand seek to strengthen, enhance cross-border transactions between the three countries.

Reforms necessary for stable currency amid global shocks, volatility, says Abdul Rasheed.

Negotiations move in right direction but care needed to ensure economic strain does not intensify.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s headline inflation eased further to 1.1 per cent in June from 1.2 per cent in May, while core inflation remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$120.61 billion (nearly RM513 billion) as of June, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).