Tag: Malaysia economy
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Kuskop Initiative: Six-Month Interest-Free Loan Moratorium and RM600 Million MSME Financing Boost
Introduction: Targeted relief for flood-affected MSMEs In a move designed to cushion Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises from post-disaster financial strain, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong announced a six-month, interest-free loan moratorium for flood-affected businesses. The policy, paired with a substantial RM600 million boost in financing for micro, small, and medium…
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Malaysia Sees First Services Surplus in 14 Years as Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline
Malaysia reports a landmark services surplus in Q3 2025 Malaysia has posted its first services sector surplus in 14 years, a milestone announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a parliamentary session on Nov. 18. The achievement marks a notable shift for the country’s economy, highlighting resilient domestic demand and improved export quality…
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Malaysia Achieves First Services Surplus in 14 Years as Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline
First Services Surplus in 14 Years Signals a Turning Point Malaysia has recorded a services surplus of RM0.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time the nation has posted a positive balance in this sector in 14 years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the milestone in Parliament, attributing the…
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Ringgit Hits Four-Year High as Malaysia’s Economy Gains Momentum
Malaysia’s Ringgit Surges as Economic Momentum Builds The Malaysian ringgit is shaking off headline volatility as Malaysia’s economy demonstrates sustained strength. Analysts say the currency is approaching a four-year peak, underscoring how improving domestic momentum and easing global trade tensions are attracting offshore investors to the local debt market. Singapore and Hong Kong markets have…
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BNM Keeps Policy Rate Steady as Malaysia’s Economy Holds Up
BNM Set to Hold Policy Rate Amid Steady Growth Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged in the upcoming monetary policy decision, underscoring a broader theme of economic resilience. With growth cooling yet remaining robust, inflation well-contained, and the ringgit strengthening, the central bank appears ready to preserve its…
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BNM to Keep Policy Rate Steady as Malaysia Supports Growth and Ringgit Stabilizes
BNM Set to Hold Policy Rate Amid Resilient Growth Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is widely anticipated to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged when it meets this week, signaling confidence in Malaysia’s economic trajectory despite an environment of global tightening. With growth looking stable, inflation contained, and the ringgit firming, the central bank is positioned…
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BNM holds policy rate as Malaysia’s economy remains resilient
BNM signals a steady hand in a resilient economy Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) appears set to leave the policy rate unchanged, a move that underscores the central bank’s assessment of a domestic economy that has withstood global shocks better than many peers. With inflation broadly tamed, growth stabilizing, and the ringgit strengthening, BNM has room…
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Rate Decisions: MPC and Fed
Ringgit Opens Near Flat, Investors Watch for MPC and Fed Moves The ringgit opened almost flat against the U.S. dollar as investors braced for key rate decisions from Malaysia’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. While the local currency has been relatively quiet in early trading, analysts say it could be more reactive to guidance…
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Ringgit Steady vs US Dollar Ahead of Rate Decisions
Overview: Ringgit opens flat ahead of key rate decisions The Malaysian ringgit opened almost flat against the U.S. dollar as market participants awaited crucial rate decisions from both Bank Negara Malaysia (MPC) and the Federal Reserve. In early trades, traders were cautious, weighing the potential impact of monetary policy signals on regional currencies and asset…