Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak, Leads Asia In Market Performance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak for a third consecutive day today, buoyed by renewed investor confidence and strategic repositioning, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.

BNM Works With ASEAN Peers To Boost Local Currency Settlement - Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will work with its ASEAN counterparts to encourage businesses to use local currencies in facilitating trade within the region, said Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

BNM Remains Data-Driven In Assessing Inflation, Growth Outlook - Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to adopt a data-driven approach in evaluating the impact of economic developments on inflation and growth, said Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

BNM Explores The Potential Introduction Of Underlying Blockchain Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is exploring the potential of introducing underlying blockchain technology to enhance various national financial systems such as the Central Bank Digital Currency, said its governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

Domestic Demand To Buffer Malaysia's Economy Against External Uncertainties -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Strong domestic demand will continue to buffer Malaysia's economy against external uncertainties, including possible repercussions from the imposition of US tariffs.

BNM's International Reserves Ease To US$118.0 Bln As At March 14, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves eased to US$118.0 billion as at March 14, 2025, from US$118.3 billion on Feb 28, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM: Decentralised Reserves Bolster Malaysia’s External Position

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said its long-standing policy of decentralising international reserves had led to the accumulation of sizeable non-reserve external assets, strengthening Malaysia’s external position.

Sri Sukuk Issuances Rise Ninefold To RM11.9 Bln In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Malaysia saw a significant rise in sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) sukuk issuances last year, reaching RM11.9 billion — an almost ninefold increase since its introduction in 2017— thanks to a supportive regulatory framework.

Malaysia's Third Investment Upcycle Started Mid-2023, Driven By Cyclical And Structural Factors - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third and current investment upcycle started in mid-2023, driven by a confluence of cyclical and structural factors, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM: Economic Reforms Key To Strengthening Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.

Development Financial Institutions' Higher Approval Boosts Over 14,000 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- More than 14,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), microenterprises, start-ups, and the low-income group grew in line with higher approval rates under development financial institutions (DFI) financing in 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. 

BNM Assets Drop To RM621.54 Bln In 2024, Dividend To Govt Totals RM5.25 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) total assets as at Dec 31, 2024 decreased 1.61 per cent to RM621.54 billion from RM631.74 billion in the previous year, with international reserves continuing to account for the bulk of assets at 84 per cent (2023: 82 per cent).