
BNM, BI and BOT adopt harmonised local currency transaction framework guidelines
The guidelines enhance consistency, scalability and efficiency in facilitating local currency transactions across the three countries.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Malaysia ready to lead ASEAN with clarity, calls for collective leadership - PM
We must act with urgency, unity and ambition to secure a prosperous future for all, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Malaysia’s economy grows 5.1 pct in 2024, in line with govt's target
Bank Negara Malaysia says the growth is mainly due to continued expansion in domestic demand and a rebound in exports.
Fri Feb 14 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities
Policymakers and businesses must balance fiscal consolidation and economic risks to ensure sustained growth this year.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.22 bil as at end-December 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.49 billion in the next 12 months.
Fri Jan 31 2025

BNM maintains OPR at 3.0 pct
Bank Negara Malaysia says global trade is expected to remain broadly sustained, supported by the continued tech upcycle.
Wed Jan 22 2025

BNM's international reserves at US$115.5 bln as at Jan 15, 2025
The central bank says the reserves position is sufficient to finance 4.9 months of imports of goods and services.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Malaysia central bank to hold key rate at 3.0% through end-2025
BNM's outlook aligns with poll results, which suggest it will avoid easing this year to prevent the currency from weakening further.
Mon Jan 20 2025
OPR: Navigating Malaysia's Economic Future
Join Dr. Rosnani Rasul, CEO of BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, as she delves into the implications of Malaysia's 2025 Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) strategy. Gain insights into economic growth, sectoral impacts, and long-term strategies for sustainable development.
Wed Jan 15 2025

BNM international reserves end 2024 higher at US$116.2 bln y-o-y
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.
Wed Jan 08 2025

Govt to implement more effective measures to address online scams - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the government will also continue to take decisive action to combat scam crimes.
Wed Jan 08 2025

Ringgit opens firmer despite safe-haven demand
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning, despite rising demand for the safe-haven currency.
Tue Dec 31 2024
AWANI Tonight: Managing rising medical premium, healthcare cost
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced measures to address medical insurance premium hikes. UKM's Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh offers her insights and additional solutions to rising healthcare costs.
Tue Dec 24 2024
AWANI Tonight: BNM introduces interim measures to address medical premiums hike
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduces interim measures to ease the impact of rising medical insurance premiums on policyholders.
Fri Dec 20 2024

ITOs to spread out change in premiums over a minimum of three years - BNM
BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said these interim measures will provide some temporary support to policyholders.
Fri Dec 20 2024

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025