Cost of Living

Materialization of tariff risks could prompt BNM to reassess risks and adjust its policy path ahead

BNM holds OPR at 2.75%, adopts neutral tone, highlights tariff risks, projects moderate inflation, resilient domestic demand through 2026.

8 months ago

BNM Holds OPR at 2.75% to Support Growth Amid Global Uncertainty

BNM maintains OPR at 2.75%, citing steady growth, moderate inflation, resilient domestic demand, and ongoing global uncertainties affecting outlook.

8 months ago

Analysts revised Malaysia’s full-year GDP forecast upward to 4.3% from 4.0%.

Malaysia’s GDP grew 4.4% in 2Q25, supported by services and construction, despite weak net exports and slower manufacturing expansion.

8 months ago

Chow Welcomes RM100 Aid but Urges Long-Term Solutions for Cost of Living

Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow praised the RM100 aid but called for long-term strategies to address the rising cost of…

9 months ago

AMRO Cuts ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast Amid Rising US Tariff Risks, Urges Stronger Regional Integration

AMRO lowers ASEAN+3 growth forecast due to US tariffs, urges stronger regional integration to weather global economic uncertainties

9 months ago

BNM cuts OPR by 25 basis points to 2.75%

BNM cuts OPR to 2.75% to sustain Malaysia’s growth amid global uncertainties, driven by domestic demand and exports.

10 months ago

Amir Hamzah: SST Can Control Cascading Price Effects

Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah says targeted SST expansion controls cascading price effects without burdening people, keeping inflation manageable.

10 months ago

SAMENTA Applauds Revised SST Threshold, Offers Relief to SMEs

SAMENTA welcomes revised SST threshold, exempting 75% of SMEs from 8% tax on rental, financial services, urges compliance.

10 months ago

Malaysian Banks to Phase In 8% Service Tax, Basic Accounts Exempt

Starting July 2025, Malaysian banks will impose an 8% service tax on fee-based financial services, excluding basic banking.

10 months ago

Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.2pc in May 2025, lowest in 51 months

Malaysia's inflation reached 1.2% in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, influenced by global oil price declines.

10 months ago

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