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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High Amid Renewed Bargain Hunting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, settling at its intraday high on renewed bargain-hunting activity after last week’s lacklustre trading, in line with the upbeat performance across regional markets.

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.

Takaful Industry Records RM62.54 Billion In Assets As Of Mid-2025 - MTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian takaful industry recorded assets of RM62.54 billion as of mid-2025, nearly doubling from RM41.87 billion in 2020.

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.

Malaysia Remains Committed To Strengthening Strategic Ties With US - Anwar

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen its strategic ties with the United States (US) on the principles of openness, equitability and mutual respect to ensure regional and global stability, prosperity and peace, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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).

ASEAN To Publish Inaugural Geoeconomics Report In November - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Geoeconomics Report, proposed by Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister LIew Chin Tong, is set for publication in November this year.

BNM To Issue Policy Document To Broaden Takaful Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to issue a policy document on the broader application of ta`awun (mutual assistance) in takaful by the end of this year, outlining shariah and regulatory requirements to unlock the full potential of the industry in fostering financial resilience and inclusion.

BNM Explores Tokenisation, Welcomes Feedback

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) supports a collaborative approach to exploring tokenisation to co-create a safe and sustainable roadmap for the development of tokenised financial services in Malaysia.