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OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic

Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic

Asian stocks surged on Tuesday, driven by China's central bank unveiling its boldest stimulus in years to support its economy.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Bursa Malaysia struggles to stay positive, CI Down 0.78 pct at close

Bursa Malaysia struggles to stay positive, CI Down 0.78 pct at close

Investors remained wary of major central bank decisions, key economic data, and earnings announcements from the US mega-cap companies.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar

Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations

Short-term rates set to remain stable on BNM operations

Today, the central bank will conduct two reverse repo tenders, comprising RM1.5 billion for 30 days and RM1 billion for 92 days.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%

The central bank said the global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets in some countries and recovery in global trade.
Thu May 09 2024
Malaysia will not face BOP crisis - BN Deputy Gov

Malaysia will not face BOP crisis - BN Deputy Gov

Datuk Marzunisham Omar said the central bank also expects Malaysia to record another round of current account balance surplus this year.
Wed Mar 20 2024
BNM, police raid eight illegal money service operators in Sarawak

BNM, police raid eight illegal money service operators in Sarawak

The central bank reminds the public that it is an offence to operate a money services business without a valid license from BNM.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB

Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB

Roger Ng is permanently banned from performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act, said MAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Najib never inquired about source of RM2.6 billion in his personal account - Zeti

Najib never inquired about source of RM2.6 billion in his personal account - Zeti

The central bank and I, at that material time, had no knowledge about the large funds in his account, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global Economic Shift Dynamic

Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global Economic Shift Dynamic

In the past three months, the global economic environment has undergone significant changes, characterized by a mix of recovery and challenges. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, rising commodity prices, shifting consumer behavior, and central bank policies have influenced global trade patterns, financial markets, and investor sentiment. Additionally, currency fluctuations and political events have impacted bond markets to varying degrees. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Jul 17 2023
Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour appointed Malaysia central bank governor

Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour appointed Malaysia central bank governor

Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour takes over from Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, who has served as governor since 2018.
Fri Jun 09 2023
G7 Finance Ministers' meeting to take place from May 11-13 in Japan's Niigata

G7 Finance Ministers' meeting to take place from May 11-13 in Japan's Niigata

The meeting of the finance ministers and central bank Governors of G7 countries will be held from May 11 to 13 in the Japanese city of Niigata.
Thu May 11 2023
Sept. 11 victims cannot seize Afghan central bank assets - US judge

Sept. 11 victims cannot seize Afghan central bank assets - US judge

The judge said letting victims seize those assets would amount to a ruling that the Taliban are Afghanistan's legitimate government.
Wed Feb 22 2023
OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024