Durian exports, zero hardcore poverty issues among highlights at Dewan Rakyat today
After the session, Dewan Rakyat will continue with debate on Annual Reports and Financial Statements of Suhakam for the Years 2021 and 2022.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Current monetary policy stance remains accommodative, says BNM Governor
With the overnight policy rate at a historical low of 1.75 pct, BNM is mindful of the consequences of keeping it low for an extended time.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Bank Negara warns against pandemic complacency
Nor Shamsiah said there remains significant uncertainty surrounding the evolution and trajectory of the pandemic.
Wed Mar 31 2021
BNM's International reserves preserve macroeconomic, public confidence
BNM's international reserves meet the adequate thresholds but do not significantly exceed these benchmarks.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Suhakam disappointed Annual Report will not be debated in Parliament
Suhakam is of the view that it is crucial for the report to be debated in Parliament as it will allow members of Parliament to critically discuss human issues and propose possible solutions.
Wed Dec 02 2020
PNB eyes wider global exposure to exploit weak market
PNB continue diversifying its asset portfolio in the overseas market, viewing the tough financial market downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as a good opportunity to accumulate quality stocks.
Mon May 04 2020
BNM improve access of financing for home buyers, SMEs through MyKNP, imSME
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has improved access to financing through the Khidmat Nasihat Pembiayaan (MyKNP) and imSME to assist home buyers and SMEs who are unsuccessful their financing applications.
Fri Apr 03 2020
Bank Negara to pay higher dividend of RM3.5b to govt
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will pay a higher dividend of RM3.5 billion to the government for 2019, up 40 per cent from the preceding year's RM2.5 billion payout.
Fri Apr 03 2020
Meet Jeffri, The New CEO From Sime Darby
Newly minted CEO of Sime Darby Berhad Jeffri Salim Davidson highlights the company’s first annual report presentation following the break-up of its three major units.
Thu Sep 13 2018
Raising of living standards recorded 122 per cent success last year
This achievement was the product of a multi-agency effort led by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, with a RM66.71 million allocation to all the agencies involved.
Wed May 24 2017
Challenging 2017 but a better global environment - BNM Governor
"The only certainty (for the world economy now) is more uncertainty in 2017," said BNM Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim who amazed many with his witty humour for someone who is known to be serious.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Malaysian economy to expand btw 4.3-4.8 pct this year, says BNM Governor
The country's economy is projected to expand between 4.3 and 4.8 per cent this year driven by domestic demand and support from the external sector, says BNM Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim.
Thu Mar 23 2017
5 facts about BNM's Annual Report, Financial Stability and Payment Systems 2016
Bank Negara Malaysia today released the Financial Stability and Payment Systems Report 2016
Thu Mar 23 2017
That $15,000 Prince album, Pink Floyd's eternal popularity and other findings from the Discogs annual report
Virtual musical marketplace and database Discogs.com is one of the only places on Earth where Kate Bush outsells Taylor Swift.
Wed Mar 15 2017
SC set to further deepen bond market in 2017, new measures for ETFs
The SC would continue to work closely with the industry to look at ways to further drive growth, scale, liquidity and access across the bond and sukuk product spectrum.
Thu Mar 09 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024