BNM Pays RM5 Bln In Dividend To Govt For 2025, Asset Size At RM602.22 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) paid the government RM5 billion as dividend in 2025, as compared with RM5.25 billion the year before.

BNM: Malaysia’s E-Payment Transactions Jump 25 Pct To 18.4 Bln In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- E-payment transactions grew by 25 per cent to 18.4 billion, compared to 14.7 billion in 2024, with each Malaysian making 538 e-payments in 2025 on average, a 25 per cent increase from 432 in 2024. 

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.

Malaysia In Position Of Strength Amid West Asia Conflict – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Retreats On Mixed Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, but gains were short-lived, tracking the mixed overnight performance on Wall Street as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of fresh leads.

 Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4-5 Pct In 2026 Backed By Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.

Stay The Course, Strengthen Economic Fundamentals And Policy Buffers - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) – Strengthening economic fundamentals and policy buffers amid uncertainties to global trade are crucial tools to ensure continuous growth and, in the process, guarantee the well-being of the rakyat, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit On Modest Rebound Against Greenback At Opening

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, with a modest rebound although gains remain limited, said an analyst.

Petronas Continues To Monitor Malaysia’s Fuel Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to closely monitor the nation’s fuel supply to help safeguard nationwide stability, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

​​​​​​​Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Safe-haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Monday, as investors took the opportunity to buy gold following the precious metal’s significant decline this month amid escalating war tensions.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Indonesia’s B50 Programme Optimism

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by renewed bullish sentiment on Indonesia’s preparation to roll out its B50 biodiesel programme soon, a trader said.

Vantris Energy's FY2026 Net Profit Surges To RM3.73 Bln On Debt Forgiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Vantris Energy Bhd’s net profit surged to RM3.73 billion for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM189.53 million in FY2025, driven by a one-off recognition of about RM4.1 billion in forgiveness of debt arising from its restructuring exercise.