Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

Ringgit Closes Out 2024 As Top Performer Among Major Asian Currencies

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$118.35 Bln As At End-November 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$118.35 billion (US$1=RM4.45), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$255.72 million as at end-November 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

MFPC Urges Policyholders To Retain Coverage Amid MHIT Premium Adjustments

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) is strongly urging affected insurance policyholders not to terminate their policies due to premium adjustments after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduced interim measures to regulate medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

FPAM Welcomes BNM Premium Cap - Urges Long-term Healthcare Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to cap annual premium increases for medical insurance and takaful at 10 per cent. 

MOH Welcomes BNM's Interim Measures To Regulate Insurance, Takaful Premiums

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to regulate the rise in medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums, calling it a timely short-term intervention to alleviate the burden of sudden inflation on the public.