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No change for OPR: BNM maintains 2.75% rate to support recovery

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps the benchmark rate steady for the 2026 first-quarter review, balancing resilient domestic growth against rising global risks and energy price volatility

Ringgit opens stronger vs US dollar, market awaits OPR decision

At 8 am, the ringgit was 4.1865/1985 against the US dollar compared with Wednesday’s close of 4.1890/1925

BNM revises OPR to 2.75%, citing strong global labour markets

MPC cuts rate by 25 basis points, ceiling and floor rates adjusted to 3% and 2.5% respectively in line with decision

BNM expected to cut OPR to 2.75% in July, skipping May policy meeting

CIMB Securities, BNM, OPR, MPC, meeting, GDP, tariffs

An emotional finish for Syawal at the summit of Cameron Highlands

It was an emotional moment for Malaysian Pro Cycling (MPC) rider Syawal Mazlin after he became the Best Malaysian Rider for the third stage of LTdL in Cameron Highlands today

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[WATCH] ‘The perception exists, but it isn’t true’: Tengku Zafrul addresses ‘payung kuning’ narrative

Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister dismisses claims that he acts as a royal intermediary for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying the long-standing 'payung kuning' perception does not reflect reality

[TONTON] ‘Persepsi itu wujud, tapi ia tidak benar’: Tengku Zafrul jawab naratif ‘payung kuning’

Bekas Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri menepis dakwaan beliau bertindak sebagai orang tengah istana bagi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, sambil menegaskan persepsi lama ‘payung kuning’ tidak mencerminkan realiti

Seedance 2.0 and Napster: History repeating in digital disruption, backlash, and forced evolution? – K V Soon

From Hollywood backlash to forced evolution, generative AI tools like Seedance 2.0 pose both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s film, animation, and cultural sectors