Steady domestic demand, stronger services exports, Budget 2026, 13MP projects will help sustain domestic growth

Central bank says MYOR, MYOR-i standards to take effect Jan 1, 2029

Central bank says position enough to finance 4.8 months of goods and services imports

New 2026-2030 roadmap to drive inclusion, digitalisation, accountability, central bank says

BNM vows more targeted approach to address current challenges, prepare for future

Recent shifts in economic data, bias towards further strengthening contribute to prediction

Investment house notes that policymakers are likely to remain data-dependent through the next MPC meeting

BNM's new policy document sets stricter rules on personal financing, including ban on flat-rate interest methods

Central bank imposes RM533,000 in penalties for violating several Acts

Homebuyers also stand to benefit from lower new loan rates in line with OPR reduction, says MOF

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