Domestic demand remains firm, but external uncertainties and US tariffs weigh on outlook, says ratings agency

Analyst calls for bloc-wide action to ensure fair treatment in palm oil, halal goods, and EV battery trade

Mohd Afzanizam notes the ringgit appreciated by 0.15 per cent to RM4.2458 yesterday, indicating a positive market response to Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent 25-b...

Two-week initiative in Kuala Lumpur to build regulatory expertise across ASEAN and beyond through legal and financial training

TikTok's US app to operate separately from global platform as the US app is expected to use only American user data for training algorithms

The rate cut should be ringgit-positive from a broader perspective, with the US dollar-ringgit pair potentially retracing towards the RM4.23–RM4.24 range today

High-impact federal-state initiative to connect over 1,000 remote locations with 4G, AI-ready internet infrastructure

The case for a 25-basis-point cut is becoming increasingly clear, as downside risks mount in the second half of 2025 amid tariff shocks

Malaysian exporters with profit margins of between 10 and 15% may face difficulties to export to the US with the 25% tariff.

Central bank says holdings sufficient to cover 4.8 months of imports, remain robust against short-term external debt

Pre-emptive move seen as likely amid softening economic indicators and global headwinds; market focus to shift to tone of monetary decision

Maybank IB and MIDF remain upbeat despite concerns over rerouted chip shipments and potential trade headwinds

The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously between the RM4.22 and RM4.23 range today, Dr Mohd Afzanizam says