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, April 26 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking refuge from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) may consider lowering the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) as a counter-cyclical measure should signs of growth weakness emerge in the coming months, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is forecast to remain unchanged at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB).

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

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The country’s resilient domestic spending and strong investment pipeline are expected to support the economy amid external headwinds from global trade uncertainties, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

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, 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, May 10 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent throughout 2024, said research firms.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to uphold its current overnight policy rate (OPR) of 3.0 per cent for the next six to 12 months, despite upside risk to prices.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to extend its rate pause pending finer details on fuel subsidy rationalisation plans, keeping the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3 per cent at the upcoming monetary policy meeting tomorrow, said CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.

BENGALURU, May 7 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will leave its key interest rate at 3.00 per cent and keep it unchanged at least until 2026, despite a weakening currency and a steady inflation outlook, a Reuters poll of economists found.

SUNGAI BULOH, March 11 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged benefits the manufacturing sector and other industries as it helps to contain costs, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent throughout 2024, on the back of stable domestic headline and core inflation figures, and solid gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook of around 4.5-5.0 per cent, says Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

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 27 —The ringgit is expected to hit 4.20-4.40 against the US dollar by year-end in view of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) likely interest rate cut decision in anticipation of an economic recession in the US this year, said Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd managing director Tan Teng Boo.

KUALA SELANGOR, Feb 25 — The fall of the ringgit is a serious challenge and requires the government to take a smart approach that won't burden the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 —The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close of trading today in line with regional currencies amid uncertainty over a US interest rate cut.

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.