Malaysia's Removal From US Currency Watch List Affirms Ringgit's Market-driven Status - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) welcomed Malaysia’s removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit’s market-driven status.

Malaysia's Inflation To Average 2.0 Pct-3.5 Pct In 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is projected to average 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent in 2025, factoring in domestic policy measures outlined in Budget 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

BNM Announces Foreign Exchange Policy liberalisation For MDBs, Qualified Non-resident DFIs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced a liberalisation of foreign exchange policy (FEP) for multilateral development banks (MDBs) and qualified non-resident development financial institutions (DFIs), aiming to facilitate their investments in key growth areas in Malaysia

Strong Investments, Exports Drive Malaysia's Third Quarter GDP Growth To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), driven by strong investment activities and continued improvement in exports.

Bank Muamalat, CGC Launch First 'Halal Portfolio Guarantee-i Scheme' To Support SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has launched the first “Halal Portfolio Guarantee-i Scheme” in collaboration with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to provide a robust financial safety net for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.

The Late Daim: From Ex-Banker And Realtor To Nation's Economic Troubleshooter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away this morning at the age of 86, is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s chief economic troubleshooter.

Govt Aims To Lower Fiscal Deficit To 3 Pct In Medium Term – Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term, as outlined in the MADANI Economy framework and the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

Ringgit Closes Stronger Against US Dollar On Market Optimism

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar today, driven by broad market optimism.

BNM: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship To Boost Regional Takaful, Re-takaful Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration in critical sectors including in takaful and re-takaful, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid. 

Ringgit Marginally Lower Against US Dollar At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downward momentum against the US dollar on Thursday, albeit marginally, weighed by a decline in Malaysia's international reserves, said an economist. 

Malaysia Ready For New Investment Era With Clear Economic Vision -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands ready for a new era of investment, supported by a clear vision for economic transformation and a commitment to attracting investments aligned with the nation’s high-growth and sustainable future, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Narrowing Of Interest Rate Differentials Positive For Ringgit - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The narrowing of interest rate differentials between Malaysia and advanced economies is positive for the ringgit amid volatility in geopolitical developments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).