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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) will tap fully growth opportunities that arise as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship this year, especially in areas of sustainability, transition finance, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to navigate challenges, backed by strong economic fundamentals, robust domestic demand, resilient household spending and increased investments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient this year, supported by continued progress on multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and easing global monetary conditions, RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) said.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, boosted by bargain hunting following yesterday’s weakness and supported by positive cues from Wall Street overnight.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The 5.1 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, which surpassed the government's initial forecast and independent analysts expectations, proves that economic reforms have started to show early results.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Anti-money laundering and countering financial terrorism were among the most enforcement actions taken by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in 2024, with total monetary penalties imposed on institutions amounting to RM18.9 million.