Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 Allow Providers To Offer Fixed Rate, Variable Rate Loans -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) continues to allow hire-purchase providers to offer both fixed-rate and variable-rate loans, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Short-term rates are expected to remain stable today, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity in the financial system.

BNM Likely To Assess Oil Shock Impact Before Interest Hike To Counter Inflation - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said policymakers are likely to assess the situation before raising interest rates to contain inflation resulting from the impact of the conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices.

BNM Ensures Orderly Financial Markets Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The government, through Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), ensures that financial markets remain orderly and the country’s financial system remains resilient amid global uncertainties through continuous market surveillance, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Consumer Credit Commission Names Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya As Executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Commission (SKP) has announced the appointment of former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) assistant governor Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya as its executive chairman to lead the first leadership line-up following the enforcement of the Consumer Credit Act 2025 on March 1, 2026.

ASEAN Must Mobilise Its Own Investible Funds, Create Global Corporate Champions – BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should mobilise its immense pool of regional funds to meet the bloc’s investment needs and in the process create corporate champions, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

Kenanga IB Sees BNM Maintaining OPR At 2.75 Pct Through 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2026, supported by manageable inflation and resilient domestic economic conditions, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB). 

Malaysia's Economy Benefitted From ASEAN Integration, Strengthening Regional Resilience - BNM Governor 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN integration has strengthened Malaysia’s economic resilience, deepened supply chain connectivity and enhanced the region’s investments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

APEX Securities Sees No Urgency To Ease OPR Amid Stable Growth, Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd sees no immediate need for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to ease the overnight policy rate (OPR) as Malaysia’s growth and inflation outlook remain stable.

Strong Economic Fundamentals Pivotal To Maintaining Ringgit’s Strength, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals, positive growth prospects and ongoing reform measures will continue to support the ringgit in the face of conflict in the Middle East, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Economy Remains Resilient, BNM Assessing Potential Risk From Middle East War - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Middle East Conflict Lifts US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained in a narrow trade and closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened tensions in the Middle East weighed on market sentiment and supported the greenback.