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.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Monday, driven by an upward momentum in regional rubber markets, said a dealer.
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.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Orderly domestic market conditions will continue given Malaysia’s deep and liquid financial markets and sound banking system, providing sufficient buffer against global volatility.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today on expectations that Malaysia will be among the least affected by the US government's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, given that the country is seen as having one of the lowest tariff rates.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade within the 4.42–4.45 range against the US dollar next week, with short-term volatility contingent upon broader market dynamics.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways, with a slight tendency to decline next week, as various industries remain cautious about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, said industry expert Denis Low.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its benchmark interest rate but signalled that the rate-cutting narrative remained on track.
