![OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676010589_KDNKShamsiah.jpg)
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 [COLUMNIST] A dual-interest rate regime - as part of an overall targeted subsidy system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[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 Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638342618_kualalumpur.jpg)
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 Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch cenbank digital currency scheme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473234024_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
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 Analysis - Afghan central bank's $10 billion stash mostly not within reach of Taliban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629283000_MONEY.jpg)
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 COVID-19 and the interest rate conundrum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592383255_COVID.jpg)
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 OPR stays at 3.00 per cent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473234024_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
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 BNM forex scandal: Cabinet agrees to setting up of special task force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479917714_bajet.jpg)
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 Bank Negara to work closer with regional central banks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479917714_bajet.jpg)
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 Brazen Bangladesh bank heist should alarm central banks everywhere](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51458488784_AtiurRahmanGeneric.jpg)
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 didn't give us the ratings we deserved - Zeti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41457002830_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
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 Narrow income disparities through reforms, says Zeti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61456822542_ZetiAkhtarAziz.jpg)
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 Once over $12 Trillion, the world's reserves are now shrinking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/41399375994_295x200.jpg)
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
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future [COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61728017074_pusatdata.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future
Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
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?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
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