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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
[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The decade-long surge in foreign-currency reserves held by the world's central banks is coming to an end.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury

Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025
MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media

A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025
KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025
ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory

The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO

Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse

The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse

Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim

Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim

Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025