Maybank Expands QR Payment Access To Cambodia Via MAE App

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) customers travelling to Cambodia can now make instant KhmerQR retail payments via the MAE mobile application at a low currency conversion fee.

Ringgit Remains Resilient Despite Uncertainties Due To US Tariffs - BNM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Uncertainties in the foreign exchange market will continue to prevail until there is greater clarity on policy direction, particularly regarding the tariff lengths, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Bank Negara Malaysia And Bank Of Thailand Strengthen Partnership To Enhance Cyber Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank of Thailand (BOT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint efforts in cybersecurity and digital fraud protection.

BNM Museum Launches Two Exhibitions Celebrating ASEAN Currencies, Cultures

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) is organising two new exhibitions in conjunction with the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting.

ASEAN Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors To Hold In-depth Discussions On Regional Financial Integration

 KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Finance Ministers today got down to the hard work of putting in place the necessary pre-requisites and initiatives to deepen financial integration more urgently in the light of debilitating tariffs on all member states.

ASEAN Urged To Scale Up Private Capital Investments For Climate Projects -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today has called on ASEAN member states to scale up private sector investments in climate projects given the scale of the region’s investment needs.

Malaysia Should Not Panic, Rush Into Decisions Over US Tariffs – Amir Hamzah

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should not panic or rush into decisions regarding the impact of the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysian goods, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Growing Concerns Of Recession On Revised GDP In Major Economies, US

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

PAC To Hold Five More Closed-door Proceedings On Insurance Hikes, Hospital Fees

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct five more closed proceedings this month regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and the impact on public health before preparing a comprehensive report for presentation during the parliamentary session in June.

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Be Sustained In 2025 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) continues to expect Malaysia’s economic momentum to be sustained in 2025, driven mainly by domestic demand.

Cautious Aidilfitri Spending Despite Stable Economy, Labour Market

PUTRAJAYA, March 30 (Bernama) -- Economic uncertainty is shaping Malaysians' spending habits this festive season, with consumers adopting a cautious approach despite stable economic conditions.