2d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors take a cautious stance ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Jan 22.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said today.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is providing an additional RM2.5 billion under its fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on channelling these funds to first-time borrowers.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation edged up slightly to 1.4 per cent in November 2025 from 1.3 per cent in the previous month, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (US$1=RM4.04) as at Nov 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
28d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), co-chaired by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published the Sustainable and Transition Finance Guidance (STFG).
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to “Regular Follow-Up” status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
1m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The participation and support of financial institutions are crucial for the successful implementation of the Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035), particularly in facilitating the steel industry’s green transition, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.