BNM establishes currency framework with Bank Indonesia, Bank of Thailand
The new frameworks will better facilitate trade and investments between Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Mon Dec 11 2017
Second quarter GDP slumps Asian economies
The first quarter GDP was revised down to 2.5 percent from 2.7 percent for the year.
Fri Jul 14 2017
Late night Ramadan shopping shows Indonesia's economic spirits brightening
Indonesia's economic spirits are rising judging by the line of women outside a packed bag shop for a traditional midnight Ramadan sale at a Jakarta mall.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia sign MoUs on local currency settlement framework
Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Bank of Thailand Friday concluded the signing of two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on using local currencies for trade.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Bank Negara to work closer with regional central banks
Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim said the central bank had long been a strong supporter of financial economic integration in ASEAN and Asia.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Indonesia cuts rates for second straight month
Indonesia's central bank Thursday cut its key interest rate for the second straight month to spur growth after it recorded its slowest expansion in 2015 for 6 years.
Thu Feb 18 2016
Asias worst inflation pushes bankers to buy owls, grow food
In trying to rein in Asias highest inflation rate, Indonesia bankers are working with farmers and helping them to improve their yields.
Mon Jun 01 2015
Jokowi pledges cooperation with Bank Indonesia as deficit widens
Jokowi, would refrain from raising fuel prices this year, a move that may be unavoidable eventually as his government seeks to reduce the fuel subsidy.
Thu Jul 17 2014
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024