BNM holds OPR at 2.75%, adopts neutral tone, highlights tariff risks, projects moderate inflation, resilient domestic demand through 2026.
BNM maintains OPR at 2.75%, citing steady growth, moderate inflation, resilient domestic demand, and ongoing global uncertainties affecting outlook.
Malaysia’s GDP grew 4.4% in 2Q25, supported by services and construction, despite weak net exports and slower manufacturing expansion.
Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow praised the RM100 aid but called for long-term strategies to address the rising cost of…
AMRO lowers ASEAN+3 growth forecast due to US tariffs, urges stronger regional integration to weather global economic uncertainties
BNM cuts OPR to 2.75% to sustain Malaysia’s growth amid global uncertainties, driven by domestic demand and exports.
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah says targeted SST expansion controls cascading price effects without burdening people, keeping inflation manageable.
SAMENTA welcomes revised SST threshold, exempting 75% of SMEs from 8% tax on rental, financial services, urges compliance.
Starting July 2025, Malaysian banks will impose an 8% service tax on fee-based financial services, excluding basic banking.
Malaysia's inflation reached 1.2% in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, influenced by global oil price declines.
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