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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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Spotify hikes Premium subscription fees by RM1 to RM3 in Malaysia

Subscribers will face higher monthly payments across all Premium plans, effective from September

Government to roll out targeted RON95 subsidy using IC-based verification

Tech-driven mechanism aims to curb misuse and ensure only deserving Malaysians benefit from subsidised fuel

Malaysian fighter pilots push boundaries beyond US Navy peers, says ex-American aviator

While America uses both defensive and offensive stances, Malaysia focuses primarily on the defensive