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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
[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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