Ex-BNM governor: Malaysia needs to relook at existing taxation system
Malaysia needs to relook at its existing taxation system in order to have a more comprehensive and equitable system, said former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Teh Hong Piow a giant within the banking fraternity - Former BNM governor
Public Bank Bhd founder Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow, who died today at the age of 92, was a giant within the banking fraternity, said former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim.
Mon Dec 12 2022
BNM raises interest rates to 3.25 percent
At the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, Bank Negara Malaysia decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent.
Thu Jan 25 2018
BNM establishes currency framework with Bank Indonesia, Bank of Thailand
The new frameworks will better facilitate trade and investments between Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Mon Dec 11 2017
Charge for online instant transfer to be waived next year
This is to encourage more people to utilise digital payment platforms.
Fri Dec 08 2017
Nomura Research not bullish on Malaysian banks
Nomura Research places Malaysian banks to be the least attractive among key Southeast Asian banks. They placed the Philippines' banks, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia in that order
Tue Nov 21 2017
Oversupply of office space could be worse than Asian financial crisis - BNM
In the quarterly bulletin published by BNM, the paper entitled "Imbalances in the Property Market" also spells out an oversupply in the office space as well.
Fri Nov 17 2017
BNM seeks more focused delivery of mandates under Malaysian development financial institutions
BNM is planning to work with the leadership of local financial institutions and other stakeholders in government to address a more focused delivery of mandates.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Malaysia's economy likely to grow higher in 2017, target to be revised
Malaysia's economy is expected to record a higher growth this year, exceeding the initial target of between 4.3 per cent and 4.8 per cent on the back of the strong first-half performance,
Fri Aug 18 2017
Strengthened transparency framework to come in force on Jan 1 - BNM Governor
The introduction of the framework was to reiterate the central bank's seriousness in upholding ethical standards and integrity.
Sat May 13 2017
Allocation for training in banking industry still below global benchmark
The Malaysian banking industry, on average, only allocated around three per cent of employee payroll for their annual training expenditure, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Challenging 2017 but a better global environment - BNM Governor
"The only certainty (for the world economy now) is more uncertainty in 2017," said BNM Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim who amazed many with his witty humour for someone who is known to be serious.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Malaysian economy to expand btw 4.3-4.8 pct this year, says BNM Governor
The country's economy is projected to expand between 4.3 and 4.8 per cent this year driven by domestic demand and support from the external sector, says BNM Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim.
Thu Mar 23 2017
5 facts about BNM's Annual Report, Financial Stability and Payment Systems 2016
Bank Negara Malaysia today released the Financial Stability and Payment Systems Report 2016
Thu Mar 23 2017
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
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