PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The operational report and findings of The Malaysian Corruption Study (MaCoS) Population Module presented by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and its consultant team have opened a new dimension in understanding corruption challenges in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Fancy roti canai for breakfast, nasi lemak for lunch, and satay for dinner, these beloved Malaysians' staples have almost doubled in price over the past 13 years, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The ringgit is projected to trade between 4.41 and 4.42 against the United States (US) dollar next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) believes businesses are unlikely to pass on price pressures to consumers, as producer price Index (PPI) inflation remains below consumer price index (CPI) inflation.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Malaysia's inflation rose at a slower pace of 1.5 per cent in February 2025, with the index standing at 134.1 points compared with 132.1 in the same month a year earlier, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the opening today, taking a breather from recent gains as markets assessed the US Federal Reserve’s latest stance, which was seen as mildly dovish yet cautious.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Malaysia’s headline and core inflation for 2024 both declined to 1.8 per cent in 2024, compared with 2.5 per cent and 3.0 per cent, respectively, in 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Bursa Malaysia ended its four-day rally, tracking Wall Street’s Friday sell-off, as investors brace for key US economic data and remain concerned over President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2024 inflation forecast downward to two per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, taking into account the absence of subsidy rationalisation this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Malaysia’s inflation rate for August 2024 has eased to 1.9 per cent, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 133.2, compared to 130.7 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The ringgit continued to open on a better note this morning, lifted by resilient sentiment ahead of the release of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) data for the second quarter (2Q) of 2024 this week, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend against the US dollar next week on the back of positive sentiment ahead of the release of macroeconomic data, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Malaysia’s inflation increased by 1.8 per cent in February 2024, with the index points recorded at 132.1 against 129.8 a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Zuki Ali today stated that there remains potential for collective efforts to advance Malaysia's standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with the aim to reach the top 25 globally by 2033.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today in tandem with most regional currencies as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) is likely to maintain its restrictive stance on interest rates for a protracted period.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The ringgit ended almost unchanged against the US dollar today amid subdued demand as the US Dollar Index maintained its high levels, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Research houses have projected that Malaysia’s headline inflation will be in the 3.2 per cent to 3.3 per cent range this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Malaysia's headline inflation rate remained at 1.5 per cent in December 2023, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded at 131.2 points versus 129.2 a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).