BNM: Malaysia's International Reserves Assets At US$118.70 Bln As Of End-April

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserve assets amounted to US$118.70 billion (US$1= RM4.21) as of end-April, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.75 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.

Anwar Positions Malaysia, ASEAN As Leading Voices Of Global South

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is clearly asserting Malaysia’s position – and that of the regional grouping – as key players in the Global South and a rising force to be reckoned with, demanding a global shift from the dominance of bipolarity to equitable power-sharing through multipolarity.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$117.49 Bln As Of End-March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$117.49 billion (US$1= RM4.31) as of end-March, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.3 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

World Bank Sees Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for this year at 3.9 per cent, citing global challenges.

Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

Ringgit Opens Flat As Market Eyes US Fed Leadership Signals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

IMF Sees Malaysia Growing 4.7 Pct In 2025, Urges Sustained Fiscal Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong growth momentum is expected to continue in the near term, with the economy projected to expand by 4.7 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.  

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$118.35 Bln As At End-November 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$118.35 billion (US$1=RM4.45), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$255.72 million as at end-November 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$117.59 Bln As At End-October 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) --The official reserve assets amounted to US$117.59 billion, while other foreign currency assets amounted to US$5.7 million as at end-October 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).