Short-term Interbank Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates ended steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Central Bank Buying Set To Boost Gold Futures Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, supported by continued buying by global central banks despite elevated prices.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$123.6 Bln As Of End-Sept 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official international reserve assets stood at US$123.6 billion (US$1= RM4.19) as at end-September 2025, up from US$122.68 billion as at end-August 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

APEC Revises 2025 Growth Outlook To 3.1 Pct Despite Global Challenges

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The growth in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region has been revised upward to 3.1 per cent this year, slightly higher than the earlier forecast of three per cent, supported by resilient trade activity and robust demand for high-tech goods.

BNM To Issue Policy Document To Broaden Takaful Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to issue a policy document on the broader application of ta`awun (mutual assistance) in takaful by the end of this year, outlining shariah and regulatory requirements to unlock the full potential of the industry in fostering financial resilience and inclusion.

BNM Explores Tokenisation, Welcomes Feedback

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) supports a collaborative approach to exploring tokenisation to co-create a safe and sustainable roadmap for the development of tokenised financial services in Malaysia.

BNM Says Consultation, Agreement With US Treasury In Line With Existing Practice

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to safeguard the stability and value of the ringgit.”

BNM, US Treasury To Continue Close Consultations On Macroeconomic, FX Matters

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the United States (US) Department of the Treasury have agreed to continue close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange (FX) matters.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Profit-Taking As US-China Tensions Ease

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Monday as another round of profit-taking hit the market, with signs of easing US-China trade tensions reducing safe-haven demand.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday amid investors’ caution ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled on Oct 28-29, an analyst said.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$123.4 Bln As At Oct 15

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) amounted to US$123.4 billion as at Oct 15, 2025, compared to US$123.6 billion as at Sept 30, 2025.

BNM Expected To Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Proof-of-Concept By Year-End -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to complete its proof-of-concept for a domestic wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year.