
IMF sees Malaysia growing 4.7 pct in 2025, urges sustained fiscal consolidation
The IMF said favorable economic conditions offer an opportunity to strengthen macroeconomic buffers and accelerate structural reforms.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.22 bln as at end-January 2025 - BNM
BNM says short-term foreign currency outflows for the next 12 months, including borrowings and maturing bills, total US$10.98 billion.
Fri Feb 28 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

Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$114.66 bln as at end-July 2024 - BNM
The net short forward positions stood at US$29.29 bln as at end-July 2024, reflecting the management of ringgit liquidity in money market.
Fri Aug 30 2024

Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$113.82 bln as at end-June 2024 - BNM
BNM said for the next 12 months, the pre-determined short-term outflows of foreign currency loans, securities, and deposits.
Wed Jul 31 2024

BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia said the reserves position was sufficient to finance 5.5 months of imports of goods and service.
Mon Jun 24 2024

IMF, South Sudan in pact for emergency funds of $112.7 mln
The International Monetary Fund and South Sudan have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of about $112.7 million in emergency financing.
Tue Nov 22 2022

As global economic growth slows, will Malaysia head for a recession?
Supply chain disruptions, rising inflation as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have raised concerns over the gloomy global economic outlook.
Thu Aug 11 2022

Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades
Wickremesinghe has been involved in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for a bail out package worth up to $3 billion.
Thu Jul 21 2022

No exit from zero-COVID: China struggles to find policy off-ramp
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, called on China last week to "reassess" its approach.
Thu Jan 27 2022

Recalibrating Malaysia Beyond 2020
International bodies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have revised upwards real GDP growth projections for Malaysia in 2021 up to 6.7 and 7 per cent, respectively.
Fri Mar 05 2021

Some brief musings - macroeconomic policies under & post-COVID-19
Even the World Bank and International Monetary Fund have acknowledged that countries need to ramp up the deficit and borrow more.
Wed Feb 24 2021

Malaysia's external trade to remain modest in 2021, exports to rebound by 2.7 pct -- MITI
Azmin Ali said the outlook for 2021 is expected to be better as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.
Sat Jan 30 2021

Climate change poses 'profound threat' to global growth - IMF chief
Climate change poses a serious threat to global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, urging the world's top emitters to agree on a floor for carbon prices.
Tue Oct 13 2020

Malaysia on track for economic recovery in 2021 - Tengku Zafrul
Judging by the recent pick-up in economic performance, the minister said he was optimistic that the country's economy would rebound next year.
Sat Aug 08 2020

Arab summit to focus on Egypt's alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
The big unanswered question in Gaza negotiations is who will govern the enclave after 15 months of Israel's war with Hamas.
Tue Mar 04 2025

I was not Najib's proxy - Ex-1MDB chairman
Che Lodin says he had known Najib for nearly 50 years, their relationship remained strictly professional.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs
China retaliates with tariffs on US goods, while Canada and Mexico announces countermeasures targeting key American industries.
Tue Mar 04 2025
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Tue Mar 04 2025

Thousands of wild horses shot dead from helicopters in Australia
This is part of a controversial plan to cull them to protect the environment.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs to launch on Tuesday; stocks tumble
Trump says there was "no room left" for a deal that would avert the tariffs by curbing fentanyl flows into the United States.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, is the world's largest contract chipmaker and a leading supplier to major US hardware manufacturers.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Gig economy platforms welcome refinements to Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill
As the definition of work evolves, the gig economy becomes increasingly vital to a thriving digital nation.
Tue Mar 04 2025

EPF: Govt does not intend to compel Muslims to contribute to syariah savings - PM
The series of incentives and explanations by EPF aim to increase the number of contributors to Syariah savings, says PM Anwar.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Astro Audio apologises for controversial video, suspends announcers
Astro Audio is working closely with authorities and regulators to ensure full compliance with all guidelines and requirements.
Tue Mar 04 2025