Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party
Srettha Thavisin's case is among factors that have heightened political uncertainty and roiled financial markets in Thailand.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Middle East conflict: BNM ready to ensure orderly market condition
BNM will closely monitor conditions in the financial markets and will manage any risks arising from heightened financial market volatility.
Mon Apr 15 2024
BNM: Local financial markets affected by global investor sentiments in October 2023
Bank Negara Malaysia said global financial conditions were influenced mainly by the rise in the 10-year United States Treasury yield.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Govt not planning to peg the ringgit - Steven Sim
The national economy and financial system were now on a stronger footing to face global financial market volatility and forex movements.
Wed Nov 01 2023
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
TIMELINE - A short history of Manchester United's ownership
The popular but underperforming club is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.
Wed Nov 23 2022
BNM says ringgit will continue to be 'market determined' amid rising US dollar
BNM said its market operations will ensure sufficient liquidity and the orderly functioning of financial markets.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Govt's proactive monetary policy ensures stable ringgit, financial market - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the ringgit's exchange rate is not too affected compared to Malaysia's trading partner currencies.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Malaysia needs to focus on increasing economic resilience - Yamani
Yamani said that a stable financial market is important to boost foreign investors' confidence to invest in the domestic market.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Malaysia's financial market remains orderly despite volatility in global markets
Domestically, a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise in global bond yields also led to some market stress, BNM said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
EU to hit Russia with new sanctions over 'barbaric' attack on Ukraine
EU leaders will impose new sanctions on Russia, freezing its assets, halting its banks' access to European financial markets.
Thu Feb 24 2022
BNM, all banks remain open, operating as usual on Friday
BNM said in this regard, financial market transactions in the foreign exchange, money and OTC bond markets will continue as usual.
Thu Dec 02 2021
EPF withdrawals of RM101 bln will not affect domestic financial markets - Mohd Shahar
Mohd Shahar denied that the withdrawals had a negative impact on investments in the Malaysian Government Securities.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Drop in UK COVID-19 cases indicates infection surge may be past peak
Britain has been closely watched by health experts and by financial markets since most legal restrictions were lifted in England on July 19.
Mon Jul 26 2021
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024