BNM's International Reserves At US$129.5 Bln As At May 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.5 billion as at May 15, 2026.

Gold Remains Relevant As Investments Despite Weakening Correlation With Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Precious metals such as gold and silver continue to play an important role as an investment strategy for hedging against uncertain economic situations, even though the inverse correlation between currencies and gold movements has changed, especially over the past three years.

Gold Futures To Trade Between US$4,500 And US$4,600 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives could linger between US$4,500 and US$4,600 per troy ounce next week.

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

Central Bank Has Priced Potential Scenarios For West Asia Conflict Into 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Malaysia Should Focus On Macroeconomic Stability While Safeguarding Critical Buffers - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback And Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies, including the US dollar today, ahead of Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major Currencies, Weaker Versus US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies, but eased versus the greenback amid expectations that firmer United States inflation could reinforce the US Federal Reserve’s restrictive monetary policy stance, thereby supporting demand for the US dollar.

Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

BNM, Bank Indonesia Sign Mou To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia (BI) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) that strengthens bilateral cooperation between the two central banks.

BNM's International Reserves At US$129.7 Bln As At April 30, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.7 billion as at April 30, 2026. 

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite West Asia Risks, Says BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.