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Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid also expected the MPC to leave the OPR unchanged.

BNM says short-term foreign currency outflows for the next 12 months, including borrowings and maturing bills, total US$10.98 billion.

The government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to strengthen and improve existing channels and mechanisms to facilitate trade and investment transactions in the local currency.

The guidelines enhance consistency, scalability and efficiency in facilitating local currency transactions across the three countries.

According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.49 billion in the next 12 months.

Bank Negara Malaysia says global trade is expected to remain broadly sustained, supported by the continued tech upcycle.

The central bank says the reserves position is sufficient to finance 4.9 months of imports of goods and services.

BNM's outlook aligns with poll results, which suggest it will avoid easing this year to prevent the currency from weakening further.

Malaysia's international reserves were higher year-on-year (y-o-y) at US$116.2 billion (US$1=RM4.48) as at Dec 31, 2024 against US$113.5 billion as at Dec 29, 2023.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduces interim measures to ease the impact of rising medical insurance premiums on policyholders.

BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said these interim measures will provide some temporary support to policyholders.

BNM will announce further details on interim measures to address the rise in insurance premiums soon.

The central bank advises the public to place their orders through BNM's online system and not with or through any other party.

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the govt secured investments totalling RM330 bln in 2023 and RM160 bln in the first half of 2024.

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say

Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"

The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.

Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.

A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.

The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.

Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.