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
Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$114.66 bln as at end-July 2024 - BNM
The net short forward positions stood at US$29.29 bln as at end-July 2024, reflecting the management of ringgit liquidity in money market.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$113.82 bln as at end-June 2024 - BNM
BNM said for the next 12 months, the pre-determined short-term outflows of foreign currency loans, securities, and deposits.
Wed Jul 31 2024
BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia said the reserves position was sufficient to finance 5.5 months of imports of goods and service.
Mon Jun 24 2024
IMF, South Sudan in pact for emergency funds of $112.7 mln
The International Monetary Fund and South Sudan have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of about $112.7 million in emergency financing.
Tue Nov 22 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
Malaysia proposes UN to create an international monetary cooperation mechanism
Malaysia has proposed for the UN member countries to establish an International Monetary Cooperation mechanism to address various economic issues, including the rising global inflation.
Fri Sep 23 2022
As global economic growth slows, will Malaysia head for a recession?
Supply chain disruptions, rising inflation as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have raised concerns over the gloomy global economic outlook.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades
Wickremesinghe has been involved in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for a bail out package worth up to $3 billion.
Thu Jul 21 2022
No exit from zero-COVID: China struggles to find policy off-ramp
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, called on China last week to "reassess" its approach.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Recalibrating Malaysia Beyond 2020
International bodies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have revised upwards real GDP growth projections for Malaysia in 2021 up to 6.7 and 7 per cent, respectively.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Some brief musings - macroeconomic policies under & post-COVID-19
Even the World Bank and International Monetary Fund have acknowledged that countries need to ramp up the deficit and borrow more.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Malaysia's external trade to remain modest in 2021, exports to rebound by 2.7 pct -- MITI
Azmin Ali said the outlook for 2021 is expected to be better as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.
Sat Jan 30 2021
Climate change poses 'profound threat' to global growth - IMF chief
Climate change poses a serious threat to global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, urging the world's top emitters to agree on a floor for carbon prices.
Tue Oct 13 2020
Malaysia on track for economic recovery in 2021 - Tengku Zafrul
Judging by the recent pick-up in economic performance, the minister said he was optimistic that the country's economy would rebound next year.
Sat Aug 08 2020
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