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The report said returns on assets and equity of the banking system correspondingly improved to 1.4 per cent and 12.4 per cent respectively.

Some businesses have also begun downsizing office space and sub-leasing unused space as work from home arrangements remain largely in place.

Bank Negara has highlighted that properties in the country are not affordably priced based on the current median income.

A stable housing market in the form of affordable housing facilitated and enabled by land price stability implies less debt leverage.

The highlights of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Financial Stability Review -- First Half 2020 released today.

Financial market volatility is expected to remain elevated in the near term, with the resumption of the rise in COVID-19 infections in several countries, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects business conditions to improve in the second half of the year (2H2020), in line with the gradual improvement in economic activity.

Banks' liquidity position remained healthy in the first half (H1) of 2020 despite the deferment of close to 90 per cent of retail loan repayments under the automatic loan deferment moratorium.

Malaysia's strong financial institutions, system and preparedness can safeguard its economy from falling into a crisis, said Bank Negara Malaysia Deputy Governor Jessica Chew.

The 2021 Budget, to be tabled on November 6, shall add more colours to the country's recovery path with the government remains supportive of expansion and growth.

Some households are facing increased financial stress despite a cautious stance that reflected in the weaker loan growth amid movement restrictions and lower discretionary purchases.

The labour market has improved in the third quarter of the year (Q3), supported by unprecedented measures taken to retain jobs and the rise in rehiring activities.

Credit costs to banks could rise to RM29 billion (1.4 per cent of total loans) in 2020 and 2021 as household loan impairments are projected to double, albeit, from historically low levels.

Housing market activities fell in the first half of 2020 (1H2020) while non-residential properties experienced above-average vacancy rates and depressed rental yields, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Banks are expecting some recovery in household loan growth in the second half of 2020 amid low borrowing costs and improving labour market conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

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.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

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