Structural Reforms Increasingly Key To Malaysia’s Growth As BNM Maintains OPR

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) highlights the growing importance of structural reforms and investment policies in driving Malaysia's long-term growth, with monetary policy providing a stable backdrop for economic expansion, according to an economist.

Foreign Investors Return To Malaysian Bonds With RM4.9 Bln Inflow In June - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to the Malaysian bond market in June, recording net inflows of RM4.9 billion compared with net outflows of RM4.3 billion in May, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and continued confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Ahead Of OPR Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on Thursday, as market sentiment stayed cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision later today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid West Asia Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, reversing the previous session's gains as escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment.

Ringgit Rises As Fed Minutes Weigh On US Dollar 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback weakened after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major Currencies, Weaker Versus US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher today, strengthening against major currencies but easing against the US dollar as persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia boosted demand for the safe-haven greenback, said an analyst. 

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Slightly Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Late buying interest lifted Bursa Malaysia to a slightly higher close on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses and bucking the mixed performance across regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Marginally Lower At Midday On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned marginally lower at midday today as mild profit-taking emerged in the late morning session, dampening market sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Outperforms Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, outperforming the weaker overnight performance on Wall Street and mixed trading across regional markets.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Easier Versus US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar on Wednesday as demand for the greenback strengthened amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

BNM To Keep OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct -- Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, supported by resilient external sector performance, moderate domestic demand and manageable inflationary risks, said economists.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Mild Profit-Taking

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Tuesday as investors engaged in mild profit-taking following the recent rebound in the local market, in line with softer performances across regional markets.