2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

ASEAN Cross-border QR Payment Surges To 12.9 Million Transactions In 1h 2025 -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cross-border Quick Response (QR) payment has surged, reaching 12.9 million transactions in the first half of 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia To Strengthen Intra-ASEAN Trade Via Regional Payment System - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade by promoting QR payment usage and cash transfer systems as well as expand regional payment connectivity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BNM Launches RENTAS+ To Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched RENTAS+, an enhancement to Real-time Electronic Transfer of Funds and Securities to enable continuous interbank funds transfer and settlement 24/7, 365 days a year.

11.8 Mln Cross-Border QR Transactions Recorded In 1H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysians travelling abroad and foreign visitors in Malaysia during the first half (1H) of 2025 made 11.8 million cross-border QR payment transactions worth RM967 million.

ASEAN's Position As Regional Economic Powerhouse Remains Intact -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s position as an emerging regional economic powerhouse remains intact, as does its commitment to deepen economic integration, such as in the area of finance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Concerns Over US Fiscal Position Dampen The Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The US dollar continues to weaken, pressured by concerns over the United States (US) fiscal outlook, including rising debt, widening deficits and increased government spending, alongside trade tensions and shifting global investments.

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.

Malaysia, Cambodia Launch Second Phase Of Cross-border QR Payment

By Muhammad Faiz Baharin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia have launched the second phase of Cross-Border QR Payment, which will enable consumers and merchants in both countries to make and receive instant payments from participating financial institutions.

Cross-border Payments Key To Inclusive ASEAN Growth, Innovation -- National Bank Of Cambodia Governor

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) participation in the ASEAN economic payment connectivity initiative aimed to foster regional economic growth and establish a more interconnected payment system within the region, said its governor, Dr Chea Serey.

ASEAN Finance Ministers’ And Central Bank Governors’ Meeting: Media Registration Now Open Until April 4

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The Media Registration for ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) and Related Meetings to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is opened now.

BNM Works With ASEAN Peers To Boost Local Currency Settlement - Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will work with its ASEAN counterparts to encourage businesses to use local currencies in facilitating trade within the region, said Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.