Govt may save up to tens of billions for Malaysia, rakyat, says MPC D-G

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

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

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

No disciplinary code violated by para-athlete, sports body has no right to act on its own, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to lower the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a prudent and proactive measure amid global economic uncertainties.

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.

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 — 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.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — No decision has been made yet regarding the overnight policy rate (OPR) cuts, but Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will ensure that its monetary policy stance remains conducive to sustainable economic growth amid price stability, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will lower the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) ratio by 100 basis points, from two per cent to one per cent, effective May 16, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, close ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as traders remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, amid a stable interest rate environment, economists said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 —Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) will focus on regulatory reform, future talent, technology adoption and digitalisation to boost productivity growth in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during its first meeting of the year today, marking the fourth consecutive meeting that the MPC has opted to hold the key rate.