economy

BNM expected to maintain OPR at 3% throughout 2024: analysts

MIDF Research says central bank focusing on sustaining economy growth momentum through monetary policy while OCBC echoes similar sentiments

Malaysian markets to remain stable amid Middle East crisis: BNM 

Bank Negara Malaysia stands ready to deploy the tools at its disposal to ensure the Malaysian financial markets remain orderly and continue to function efficiently in light of the current geopolitical situation.

Higher EPF dividend is the fruit of strategic investments: economists 

Economists have lauded the Employees Provident Fund’s increased dividend rate of 5.50% for conventional savings and 5.40% for shariah savings as a testament to the fund’s investment strategy.  

M’sian economy has golden opportunity for second surge: Liew

Political stability, far-sighted economic policies and the green transition provide a golden opportunity for a second surge in the country's economy after the first jump made in the early 1990s. 

Will this year’s Bumiputera Economic Congress propel a different path forward?

Comments and proposals put forth appear to show a different rhetoric from similar gatherings in the past which tended to focus on calling for more and more funding allocation and assistance for Malay entrepreneurs.

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[UPDATED] Desperate, doomed move: Lokman Adam claims Daim, Dr Mahathir behind Langkah Dubai  

Langkah Dubai, a move by the opposition to topple Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, is allegedly masterminded by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his right-hand man Tun Daim Zainuddin.

IS launched ‘official’ Malay media group with IED drone manual, firm warns

An international security think tank has warned of the Islamic State terrorist group's latest tactic to expand its influence in Malaysia.