BNM may move to shield economy from external headwinds, economists lean towards rate cut
About half of 23 economists polled predict a cut from 3%, while the rest expect the central bank to stand pat.
HLIB sees BNM cutting OPR by 25 bps in second half of year
Leading loan indicators were also mixed—loan approvals rose, applications moderated and disbursements declined.
Moody’s: BNM likely to hold OPR at 3%, September cut dependent on inflation and Fed's move
"If the Fed stays on hold for longer, or the unwinding of fuel subsidies sends inflation too high, BNM may be content to keep the OPR at 3%.
Perak wants Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park completed by 2028, says MB
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said this while acknowledging several challenges facing the implementation of the project, particularly the need to reclaim swampy land in the area.
The MET Corporate Towers ‘reimagines’ the future of office spaces
First Grade A strata office in KL metropolis leads the way in work-leisure integration KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 17): The city recently welcomed another addition to its commercial skyline, The MET Corporate Towers (The MET) developed by Triterra.
BMI says Malaysia's planned RON95 subsidy removal heightens rate hike risk, but keeps OPR target at 3%
The proposed RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation — set to be implemented by mid-2025 as announced in Budget 2025 — could drive inflation higher, potentially prompting policymakers to act 'sooner than later', BMI said in a commentary note on Friday.
Ending flat-rate loan calculations can curb household debt, bankruptcy risks — economists
“The Rule of 78 front-loads interest payments, meaning borrowers pay a larger portion of the total interest in the early stages of the loan.
Selangor eyes another chip design park as Puchong site fully occupied
“We hope [to open the second park] by next year, maybe in the middle of the year.
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust positive on outlook amid increased tourist spending, occupancy rates
"This resilience is partly due to increased disposable income from EPF Account Three withdrawals, which has helped mitigate some living cost pressures,” said Tan Choon Siang, the chief executive officer of the trust's manager, CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn Bhd.
BNM keeps overnight policy rate unchanged as widely expected
Malaysia’s economy may expand 4%-5% this year, according to government forecast, following a weaker-than-expected 3.
