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Suggesting MCA's removal from BN is 'daydreaming' - Ahmad Zahid

Suggesting MCA's removal from BN is 'daydreaming' - Ahmad Zahid

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasised that the coalition has never discussed removing MCA.
Tue Feb 04 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
BNM maintains OPR at 3.0 pct

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

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

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
BNM international reserves end 2024 higher at US$116.2 bln y-o-y

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
2025 Tax Return Form filing programme available as reference for taxpayers - IRB

2025 Tax Return Form filing programme available as reference for taxpayers - IRB

The Tax Return Form (BN) filing programme for the Year of Assessment 2025 is available as a reference and guide for taxpayers submitting their BN forms this year, according to the Inland Revenue Board
Thu Jan 02 2025
AWANI Tonight: BNM introduces interim measures to address medical premiums hike

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

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
Govt urged to control medical insurance premiums to ensure they remain fair and affordable

Govt urged to control medical insurance premiums to ensure they remain fair and affordable

BNM will announce further details on interim measures to address the rise in insurance premiums soon.
Wed Dec 18 2024
BNM issues three commemorative coin designs for sale until Dec 9

BNM issues three commemorative coin designs for sale until Dec 9

The central bank advises the public to place their orders through BNM's online system and not with or through any other party.
Tue Dec 03 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025

BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the govt secured investments totalling RM330 bln in 2023 and RM160 bln in the first half of 2024.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent

Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent

BNM says exports continue to strengthen on the back of recovering external demand and positive spillovers from the global tech upcycle.
Fri Nov 15 2024
TikTok gives assurance to cooperate with MCMC, BNM to address cyberbullying, scams

TikTok gives assurance to cooperate with MCMC, BNM to address cyberbullying, scams

TikTok has also expressed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's efforts as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, he added.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025