BNM Issues Revised Policy Document On e-Money

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a revised policy document on electronic money (e-money) and a revised set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),  which comes into effect today.

Malaysia's Banking System Maintains Healthy Liquidity Position In December 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system maintained strong liquidity buffers in December 2024, with an aggregate Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 160.7 per cent, up from 147.9 per cent in November, supporting ongoing financial intermediation, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-

Government Wage Revisions, Minimum Wage Hike To Boost Malaysians' Quality Of Living 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment.

CAAM-MAVCOM Merger Set For Second Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is expected in the second half of this year, CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said.

CPO Prices To Remain Elevated In 1H 2025 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), trading between RM4,400 and RM4,800 per tonne, before moderating in the second half (2H 2025) to MYR4,000-RM4,400 per tonne during the seasonal peak.

BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

MFPC Urges Policyholders To Retain Coverage Amid MHIT Premium Adjustments

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) is strongly urging affected insurance policyholders not to terminate their policies due to premium adjustments after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduced interim measures to regulate medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums.

Transport Ministry Forms Committee To Review Maritime Law, Port Acts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 and the respective Port Acts to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the face of evolving industry practices, international standards, and maritime treaties, said its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Up At Mid-Morning Despite 3Q Net Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose during the mid-morning session despite recording a RM789 million net loss in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared with a net profit of RM424 million in the same period last year. 

Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist.