BRICS financial bloc to hold meeting on October 11- Russian Ministry
The meeting will also focus on improving international monetary and financial system, global economic prospects, BRICS countries' economies.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
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
The depreciating Ringgit - The hidden dimension
It is high time for us to focus on changing the usury-based financial system that depends on banks.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Tengku Zafrul: International monetary cooperation mechanism establishment should be considered
Malaysia believed that the establishment of an international monetary cooperation mechanism should be considered to ensure a more effective, equitable financial system.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Ras Adiba calls for introduction of more inclusive financial system for PwDs
Ras Adiba has called for regulations to be introduced for a more inclusive financial system to facilitate PwDs perform banking transactions.
Thu Sep 08 2022
[COLUMNIST] Chasing dirty money stains our democracy
Money is the prime reason for engaging in criminal activities and the goal is to get the dirty money into the financial system.
Mon Apr 25 2022
EXPLAINER: How Western sanctions target Russia
The move would ensure those selected were "disconnected from the international financial system" in a way that would "harm their ability to operate globally."
Sun Feb 27 2022
SWIFT sanctions seek to block Putin from using reserves for Ukraine attack - U.S. official
Putin's government is getting kicked off the international financial system.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Tengku Zafrul: Placing TH under BNM due to its importance to nation's financial system stability
The decision to place Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) under the regulation of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is to improve the pilgrimage fund board's overall management and operations.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Can Bitcoin bring back justice to the financial system?
Experts have conflicting opinions on the future value of Bitcoin, with some predicting its value will continue to increase in the future and others saying that one day Bitcoin will not have any value.
Mon Apr 19 2021
In Lebanon, dire straits is an understatement
In Lebanon many of its citizens are more worried about whether their families will have food on the table in the coming days.
Fri Mar 26 2021
BNM to continue strengthening Malaysia's financial system integrity
Bank Negara Malaysia will continue with initiatives and measures to strengthen the integrity of the financial system in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 03 2020
BNM's intervention allows short-term rates to close steady
Short-term interbank rates closed stable today on BNM's intervention to absorb excess liquidity from the financial system.
Wed Sep 13 2017
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024