KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent with robust domestic demand, investment activities and export continued to drive growth, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has appointed Madelena Mohamed as a non-independent non-executive director, effective May 1, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia (BI) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) that strengthens bilateral cooperation between the two central banks.
GEORGE TOWN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to serve as a driver of the nation’s industry and sustained its growth momentum by recording RM63.96 billion in approved investments last year, according to Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Help is readily available for businesses affected by the conflict in West Asia, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Monetary policy is primarily a demand management tool. As such, it is generally a less appropriate tool in addressing supply-driven shocks, such as rising fuel and commodity prices, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the current strength of the country’s financial institutions, which support national aspirations, is seen as the foundation of the national economic system, especially in confronting the uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis.
PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
