Anwar confident new Bank Negara governor can continue sustainable monetary policy
The PM has placed his full faith in Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour to face the current challenges and create a new thrust for Malaysia.
Tue Jun 20 2023
First quarter economic growth slowed down as a result of COVID-19
The position of the Malaysian economy was in line with most of the world's economies which also implemented movement control measures.
Wed May 13 2020
Jessica Chew is new Deputy Bank Negara Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia today announced that the Minister of Finance has approved the appointment of Chew Cheng Lian as Deputy Governor for a three-year term effective 1 January 2018.
Tue Nov 28 2017
Transition period of 3-5 years to adjust to new corporate governance standards
BNM recently announced key changes to the corporate governance guidelines to raise the standards of financial institutions.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Ringgit to perform in the long run, says BNM Governor
The ringgit's current volatility against the US dollar is due to the strengthening of the greenback.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Malaysia records 4.2 pct growth in first quarter 2016
Malaysia's economy grew moderately at 4.2 percent in the first quarter this year compared to 5.7 percent in the same quarter last year.
Fri May 13 2016
King consents only one name for Bank Negara Governor - Istana Negara
Istana Negara said Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah had consented to only one name that was nominated for the post of Governor of the Bank Negara Malaysia.
Thu Apr 28 2016
Muhammad Ibrahim is the new Bank Negara Governor
Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim has been appointed as the new Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for a five-year period beginning May 1, 2016.
Wed Apr 27 2016
Who will be Zeti's succesor as Bank Negara governor?
The Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz will be leaving the central bank on 30th April after leading the institution for 16 years.
Wed Apr 27 2016
New Bank Negara governor must have extensive knowledge - Zeti
The appointment of the new Bank Negara governor will be announced before she leaves, less than 38 days away, Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz says.
Wed Mar 23 2016
BNM has made recommendation on Zeti's successor
Next, the government will make a decision and submit the name to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Government to decide soon on succession plan for new Bank Negara Governor - Najib
The government will decide soon on the succession plan for a new Bank Negara governor, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Thu Feb 18 2016
'Don't worry about my successor, Bank Negara will remain strong' - Zeti Aziz
Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz refuses to reveal any information on her successor.
Wed Feb 17 2016
Resolve 1MDB issue first before ringgit can recover - Zeti
The Bank Negara governor said all issues pertaining to 1MDB should be resolved before the country can see a rebound in the ringgit.
Mon Sep 21 2015
Zeti denies resignation, vows to stay on until term expires next year
Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has denied speculations that she will be resigning from her post.
Thu Aug 13 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024