KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The contract structure and operations of companies offering ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) services need to be examined carefully to obtain a clear picture of the Shariah compliance status of such transactions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The basic medical and health insurance (MHIT) to be introduced in early 2027 will be a standalone product and not linked to investments, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has drawn up a long-term plan to gradually reduce its shareholding in Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s credit cycle is showing a loss of momentum, but strong trade and contained inflation provide Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) policy flexibility, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$123.76 billion (US$1= RM4.12) as at Oct 31, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$201.6 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained its projection for inflation to rise modestly to two per cent in 2026, the upper end of the official forecast range of 1.3-2.0 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) remains committed to working closely with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and industry players to advance cashless adoption through a secure and inclusive e-payment ecosystem
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- OCBC expects a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) next year, likely in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to begin measuring and reporting their carbon emissions as global buyers tighten sustainability requirements across supply chains.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cross-border Quick Response (QR) payment has surged, reaching 12.9 million transactions in the first half of 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
