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IMF sees Malaysia growing 4.7 pct in 2025, urges sustained fiscal consolidation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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 '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

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'

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

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

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
[COLUMNIST] Closing the gaps: Comprehensive P/CVE toolbox

[COLUMNIST] Closing the gaps: Comprehensive P/CVE toolbox

The seeds of radicalisation can sprout anywherein classrooms, on social media, or within communities.
Tue Mar 04 2025
Thousands of wild horses shot dead from helicopters in Australia

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 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

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

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

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 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