BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$119.9 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) increased marginally to US$119.9 billion (US$1=RM4.24) as at June 13, 2025, from US$119.60 billion recorded as at May 30, 2025.

Bank Islam Unveils IFiRST To Help Companies Adopt Sustainable Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) has unveiled IHSAN Financing for Business Resilience, Sustainability and Green Transition (IFiRST) to empower businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises and mid-tier companies, in adopting more sustainable and resilient practices.

HLIB Maintains Forecast For BNM To Cut OPR To 2.75 Pct in 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained expectations for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2H 2025), if economic conditions warrant. 

TNG Digital Launches Business Account To Empower Micro SMEs And Gig Workers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s largest integrated fintech company, has launched the TNG Digital Business Account, a zero-barrier digital solution aimed at supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and gig workers.

Govt Expects Inflation To Rise Less Than 0.25 Pct Following SST Review

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

PETALING JAYA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The inflation rate is expected to remain under control, with a projected increase of less than 0.25 per cent following the review and expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) scope, effective July 1.

Fiscal Reform To Balance Fiscal Sustainability, Social Equity - Treasury Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal reform initiatives, including expanding the Sales and Services Tax (SST) scope and rationalising electricity and diesel subsidies, are aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability while protecting lower-income groups and essential sectors.

BNM Plans To Make Financial Education Network Proaktif Mandatory For Youth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to make its money literacy programme, called Financial Education Network (FEN) Proaktif, mandatory for the youth.

BNM, Govt To Work On Implementing 'Reset' Initiative To Address High Medical Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia.

Joint Ministerial Committee To Tackle Soaring Healthcare Costs -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the formation of a joint ministerial committee to address the rising cost of healthcare, which is one of the most immediate challenges affecting the lives of ordinary Malaysians.

SME Bank, BSN Partner To Boost Malaysia’s Homegrown Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) have inked a memorandum of understanding to empower Malaysia’s homegrown entrepreneurs.

Malaysia’s Property Sector Sets To Remain Bullish, Driven By Buying Interest – MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd remains bullish on Malaysia’s property sector this year with buying interest expected to stay healthy.

Azman Hashim: Scaling Challenges, Shaping Finance

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- With over 60 years of experience in the banking industry, Tan Sri Azman Hashim stands not only as an icon of Malaysian finance but also as a remarkable businessman, passionate sportsman, avid singer and dedicated philanthropist.