Anwar confident new Bank Negara governor can continue sustainable monetary policy
The PM has placed his full faith in Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour to face the current challenges and create a new thrust for Malaysia.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour appointed Malaysia central bank governor
Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour takes over from Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, who has served as governor since 2018.
Fri Jun 09 2023
BNM declares Malaysia's economy no longer in crisis after 5.6 per cent expansion in first quarter
Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said the growth in 2023 will continue to be supported by further expansion of household spending and continued investment activity.
Fri May 12 2023
Malaysia on track for 4-5 per cent GDP growth this year, BNM not revising target
Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said the growth would be anchored by firm domestic demand amid a challenging global environment.
Fri May 12 2023
Malaysian banks remain resilient, Credit Suisse incident unlikely to happen here - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said the banking sector maintains healthy levels of capital and liquidity buffers.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023 - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah said Malaysia is unlikely to go into a recession this year as sustained domestic demand and spending are set to continue anchoring growth.
Fri Feb 10 2023
BNM governor Nor Shamsiah mum on reappointment
Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, whose contract expires this year, is silent about being reappointed as Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor.
Fri Feb 10 2023
OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah today stressed that any decision on the OPR would not be solely in tandem with other central banks but rather more focused on the domestic economic environment.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Malaysia Q4 GDP up 7% on year earlier, above forecast
Gross domestic product for all of 2022 had been 8.7% higher than in 2021.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Exchange rate not a barometer of health for Malaysia's economy - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said year-to-date, the ringgit has depreciated by 11.2 per cent against the greenback, in line with regional trends.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Malaysia not expecting recession in 2023 - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said Malaysia has started to see signs of demand-driven inflation amid a high deposit environment.
Fri Nov 11 2022
BNM: Islamic financial sector must continue to advance amid global challenges
Nor Shamsiah said VBI has become more entrenched in the corporate value intent and business strategies of Islamic financial institutions.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Malaysia's economy not in crisis, growth trajectory remains positive - BNM Governor
The Malaysian economy is not in a crisis and its growth trajectory remains positive, but the country needs to reform to become an innovation-based economy.
Mon Oct 03 2022
There is more to the country's economy, not just the Ringgit - BNM Governor
The governor said Malaysia has a strong external position with more foreign currency assets than foreign currency liabilities.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Banks to implement BNM's five key measures to fight financial scams
The five key measures include migrating from SMS one-time password to a more secure authentication method.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024