Bank Negara Malaysia
Malaysia posts 5.2% GDP growth in Q3, on track for upper-end target
Economic expansion is underpinned by sustained domestic demand and stronger net exports, says the country’s chief statistician
Ringgit strength, robust spending set stage for Malaysia’s strongest quarterly growth in 2025
Domestic consumption is expected to remain the country’s main growth driver
Ringgit rises to 13-month high on fading rate-cut view, growth outlook
THE Malaysian ringgit gained to the strongest in more than a year on fading expectations for a central bank interest-rate cut and by renewed optimism over growth.
Malaysia holds key rate as economy proves resilient to tariffs
Standing pat gives the central bank room to act decisively if conditions worsen next year
Malaysia central bank says it will transition to transaction-based benchmark market rates
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank said on Thursday that it will transition from the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) to the Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR) and the Malaysia Islamic Ove...
Malaysia RM3 billion bond sale draws weakest demand of 2025 as rate-cut hopes fade
The bid-to-cover ratio falls to 1.38 times, even lower than the September average of 2.06 times
Corporate issuance poses headwinds for Malaysian sovereign bonds
Ringgit swaps are now pricing eight basis points of easing over the next six months, from as much as 20 basis points in mid-August
Veteran banker sees Bank Negara keeping rates unchanged
The central bank estimates the economy will grow 4% to 4.8% this year
Malaysia’s RM100 cash handout sparks frenzy after disbursement, but may deliver boost to economy
Initial glitches also offer policymakers a lesson regarding similar schemes that may be implemented in the future, say economists
Malaysia ringgit’s rally not over yet as analysts eye rate cuts
Analysts are now focusing on the potential benefits of lower domestic rates, with currency sentiment further buoyed by government structural reforms that may support long-term growth
