OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah today stressed that any decision on the OPR would not be solely in tandem with other central banks but rather more focused on the domestic economic environment.
Fri Feb 10 2023
[COLUMNIST] A dual-interest rate regime - as part of an overall targeted subsidy system
It's already, in effect, implemented by other central banks.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics
Central banks have snapped into action, with bank governors in the Philippines and Malaysia raising rates, Rogers said.
Tue May 24 2022
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch cenbank digital currency scheme
Many governments and central banks around the world are exploring the use of CBDCs, which are digital forms of existing currencies.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Analysis - Afghan central bank's $10 billion stash mostly not within reach of Taliban
It appears unlikely that the Taliban will get quick access to most of the Afghan central banks roughly $10 billion in assets.
Wed Aug 18 2021
COVID-19 and the interest rate conundrum
As COVID-19 shattered global economies and pushed countries towards recession, central banks worldwide have taken measures to ease interest rates to boost consumer spending and financial liquidity.
Sun Jun 21 2020
OPR stays at 3.00 per cent
This decision was made when the central banks Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened earlier today.
Thu Jul 13 2017
BNM forex scandal: Cabinet agrees to setting up of special task force
This proves the commitment and transparency of the government to ensure the central banks activities then were carried out accordingly.
Wed Feb 15 2017
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
Brazen Bangladesh bank heist should alarm central banks everywhere
Central banks in the developing world, with lots of new capital but not much digital security, are especially at risk.
Sun Mar 20 2016
Rating agencies didn't give us the ratings we deserved - Zeti
Rating agencies fail to note that Bank Negara was among the first central banks to diversify its foreign reserves into instruments from within the ASEAN region.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Narrow income disparities through reforms, says Zeti
Asian central banks must introduce policies and reforms to address the widening income disparities to prepare the regional economy for the future.
Tue Mar 01 2016
Once over $12 Trillion, the world's reserves are now shrinking
The decade-long surge in foreign-currency reserves held by the world's central banks is coming to an end.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024