Earlier pre-emptive OPR reduction in July expected to provide additional lift to growth for 2025, into 2026, says BNM Governor

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas notes that inflation expectations remain firmly anchored to target

Retention indicates current rate is conducive to economic stability, growth, says analyst

BSP's inflation outlook remains 'broadly unchanged', with 2025 inflation forecast at 1.7 per cent

New figures come after considering upcoming reduction in RON95 retail prices, SST expansion's limited inflationary impact

Increase driven by rate for insurance, financial services group, says DOSM

Steps include strengthening digital health system, expanding cost-effective healthcare options, says BNM Governor

Reforms necessary for stable currency amid global shocks, volatility, says Abdul Rasheed.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s headline inflation eased further to 1.1 per cent in June from 1.2 per cent in May, while core inflation remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Malaysia’s inflation rose at a slower pace of 1.1 per cent in June 2025, with the index standing at 134.5 points compared to 133.0 in the same month last year, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia logged an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May, the lowest in over four years, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 24 — Malaysia recorded an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May this year, its lowest in 51 months, with Selangor slightly above the national average at 1.5 per cent, latest data by the Statistics Department (DOSM) shows. According to DOSM May’s Consumer...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion is expected to have a limited direct impact on gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation, as it primarily targets discretionary items and selected service sectors, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said the potential delay in RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation to the second half of 2025 (2H2025) is expected to offer temporary relief to consumers, supporting private consumption amid stable inflation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The ringgit closed firmer against the American dollar on Wednesday, supported by improved risk sentiment following a lower-than-expected United States (US) inflation reading and easing US Treasury yields.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened marginally  higher but turned easier in early trade today, taking its cue from the mixed performance on Wall Street overnight as investors weighed the United States (US) inflation data.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia’s inflation increased at a rate of 1.8 per cent in 2024 versus 2.5 per cent in 2023, with the index points standing at 132.8 in 2024 against 130.4 the previous year, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

SINGAPORE, April 24 — Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to tick up in the latter half of the year, following its lowest reading in more than four years in March, said Moody’s Analytics.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has room to consider lowering the overnight policy rate (OPR) as headline inflation is below its 12-month average, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB IB) today.