Bank Negara maintains Overnight Policy Rate at 3.00 pct
Global growth, however, remains weighed down by persistent core inflation and higher interest rates, BNM said.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan
A total of 50.3 per cent or 6.4 million accounts of the total loan accounts in the household sector are fixed-rate loans that are not affected by the 100 basis point increase in the OPR.
Mon Mar 06 2023
OPR pause enables SMEs to evaluate financial health - SME Bank
Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) will assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to evaluate their financial health
Fri Jan 20 2023
BNM lifts overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 pct as expected
BNM has raised the OPR by 25 basis points to 2.75 pct, the fourth consecutive hike since May this year as the central bank's MPC decided to further adjust the degree of monetary accommodation.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Current monetary policy stance remains accommodative, says BNM Governor
With the overnight policy rate at a historical low of 1.75 pct, BNM is mindful of the consequences of keeping it low for an extended time.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Malaysia's central bank holds rates, expects vaccination, reopening to fuel recovery
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held its overnight policy rate steady at a record low of 1.75 pct.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Banks' net interest income growth to revive this year
Banks would witness a recovery in net profit growth for the FY21, supported by the projected drop in loan loss provisioning.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Monetary Policy Statement
Growth for 2020 is expected to be near the lower end of the earlier forecasted range.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Malaysia's central bank holds key rate steady at record low
Bank Negara Malaysia kept its overnight policy rate at a record low of 1.75 pct.
Wed Jan 20 2021
BNM reduces OPR to 1.75 pct, lowest since 2004
The reduction in the OPR will provide additional policy stimulus to accelerate the pace of economic recovery.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Economic growth to improve gradually in 2H20, says BNM
Malaysia foresees economic growth for the second half of the year to improve gradually, boosted mainly by the overnight policy rate (OPR) and the continuation of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Fri Apr 03 2020
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
Second quarter GDP slumps Asian economies
The first quarter GDP was revised down to 2.5 percent from 2.7 percent for the year.
Fri Jul 14 2017
OPR stays at 3.00 per cent
This decision was made when the central banks Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened earlier today.
Thu Jul 13 2017
RAM revises Malaysia's 2017 GDP forecast upwards to 5.2 PCT
The revision was made after a better-than-expected growth performance of 5.6 per cent in the first quarter, as the economic recovery momentum was beginning to show signs of sustainability.
Thu Jun 22 2017
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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