Malaysia’s Banking System Remains Resilient Under Stress Scenarios - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system is expected to remain resilient even under severe macroeconomic stress scenarios, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Household Debt Growth Stable, Underpinned By Strong Labour Market – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Household borrowings remained sound at end-2025, supported by strong debt-servicing capacity and a healthy labour market, with the loan impairment ratio stable at 1.0 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

ADB Rolls Out Financial Support Package Amid middle East Conflict 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rolled out a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic and financial impacts resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

Foreign Investors Record US$12.13 Bln Outflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended a five-week streak of net selling across eight Asian markets, with net outflows totalling US$12.13 billion, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Higher Next Week Amid Rising Energy Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with an upward bias next week amid the conflict in West Asia.

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.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices Amid US-Iran Conflict

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid the United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

US-Iran Escalation Keeps Oil Prices Firm, Lifts Palm Oil Outlook -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Prolonged conflict in the Middle East could sustain a price floor for crude oil through 2026, lending underlying support to palm oil prices and reinforcing firmer trends across the global edible oils market.

BNPL Loans Under Control, Expected To Remain At 0.3 Pct Of Total Household Debt -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The risk associated with consumer loans under the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scheme remains under control and is expected to stay at 0.3 per cent of Malaysia’s total household debt, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

BNM Likely To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct -- Bank Muamalat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets this Thursday, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Gov’t Should Strengthen Housing Policy, Address Price And Income Imbalance -- Senator

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The government should strengthen national housing policy with more effective price controls and better-targeted tax incentives to tackle the imbalance between house prices and the public’s income growth, urged Senator Michael Mujah Lihan.

Bank Indonesia Maintains Policy Rate At 4.75 Pct, Signals Room For Future Cuts

JAKARTA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its benchmark policy rate at 4.75 per cent, citing heightened global uncertainty while keeping the door open for potential easing.