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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$116.77 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$88.9 million as at end-August 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s federal government budget deficit to narrow from 5.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 to 4.3 per cent in 2024, and further to 3.9 per cent in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net sellers of equities on Bursa Malaysia last week as they took profit after six straight weeks of net buying, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower on Monday as some investors engaged in profit-taking, reflecting cautious sentiment across regional markets, despite last week's record gains on Wall Street, according to an analyst.
By Wong Chun Wai
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- It has been a while since Malaysians began to feel some pride. Certainly, the strengthening of the ringgit against the dollar has made a big impact on national confidence.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.
JAKARTA, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The renewal of the Local Currency Bilateral Swap Agreement (LCBSA) between Malaysia and Indonesia enables the exchange of local currencies between Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia (BI) with a value amounting to RM24 billion or IDR82 trillion for five years.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week on Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.
VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 28 (Bernama) -- As the host of the ASEAN Summit 2025, Malaysia is committed to ensuring that the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) strategic initiative can be finalised by next year for the benefit of the region.
SEPANG, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening, supported by the government's ongoing efforts to enhance economic activity and attract investments into the country.
SHAH ALAM, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Mastercard Inspire Credit Card-i, a new shariah-compliant credit card designed for young professionals.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is seeking feedback on a proposed three-year roadmap for the full transition to Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR) and Malaysia Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) alongside the cessation of the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR).
