AICB Urges Stronger Cross-border Collaboration To Combat Rising Financial Crime Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Rising financial crime rates underscore the urgent need for closer cross-border and ecosystem-wide collaboration to tackle the growing threat, said the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Global Tech Demands - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth continues to remain resilient this year, against the backdrop of external volatility and uncertainties related to the United States (US) trade policy, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P). 

Maintaining OPR At 2.75 Pct Provides Better Predictability In Borrowing Costs - Economist

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Maintaining the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent would provide better predictability in borrowing costs, allowing Malaysians to plan capital expenditures and asset purchases with confidence, said an economist. 

Strengthen Collaboration, Creativity, Conduct To Combat Financial Crimes -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called upon the financial industry to harness the principles of collaboration, creativity and conduct in addressing new challenges and safeguarding the integrity of the financial ecosystem. 

MHIT Receives Encouraging Feedback Ahead Of Year-end Finalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The design and concept of the base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product, which are expected to be finalised by the end of this year, has received encouraging feedback from members of the consultative council.

MHIT Receives Encouraging Feedback Ahead Year-end Finalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product design and concept, which is expected to be finalised by the end of this year, has received encouraging feedback from members of the consultative council.

ACMM Calls For Transparent Rules On Bank Account Closures

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Association of Credit Management Malaysia (ACMM) has called on Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Ministry of Finance to introduce clear and transparent rules on bank account closures amid rising cases of sudden and unexplained suspensions affecting individuals and businesses.

Short-term Interbank Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates ended steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Ringgit Opens Near One-year High Against US Dollar Ahead Of MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of November, nearing its one-year high, with traders anticipating an unchanged overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct In Final MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury & Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)  meeting on Nov 6, underpinned by robust macroeconomic indicators.

Ringgit Likely To Trade On Positive Note Next Week Ahead Of BNM Policy Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its positive momentum next week, with the upcoming Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) on Nov 6 likely to be the main highlight.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$123.6 Bln As Of End-Sept 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official international reserve assets stood at US$123.6 billion (US$1= RM4.19) as at end-September 2025, up from US$122.68 billion as at end-August 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).