BNM International Reserves At US$128.1 Bln As At March 13, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$128.1 billion as at March 13, 2026.

New Hire-purchase Rules To Benefit Borrowers, Minimal Impact On Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts mature, an economist said.

Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 Allow Providers To Offer Fixed Rate, Variable Rate Loans -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) continues to allow hire-purchase providers to offer both fixed-rate and variable-rate loans, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Hong Leong Islamic Bank Rebrands As HLB Islamic, Eyes Strong Financing Growth

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd is now known as HLB Islamic following a brand refresh, with the bank aiming to maintain financing growth above the industry average over the next three to five years.

Affin Group Distributes 350 Iftar Food Packs To Bernama Staff

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Group today distributed 350 iftar food packs to the staff of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) at Wisma Bernama.

BNM: International Reserves At US$128.3 Bln As At Feb 27, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$128.3 billion as at Feb 27, 2026.

BNPL Loans Under Control, Expected To Remain At 0.3 Pct Of Total Household Debt -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The risk associated with consumer loans under the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scheme remains under control and is expected to stay at 0.3 per cent of Malaysia’s total household debt, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

BNM Likely To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct -- Bank Muamalat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets this Thursday, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Private Non-financial Sector Credit Up By 5.5 Pct In January 2026 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Credit to the Malaysia’s private non-financial sector grew by 5.5 per cent in January 2026 against 5.4 per cent in December 2025, reflecting a higher growth in outstanding corporate bonds of 7.6 per cent versus the prior month’s 6.9 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$126.87 Bln As At End-January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$126.87 billion (US$1=RM3.88) as at end-January 2026, as compared to US$125.53 billion as at end-December 2025.

BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$127.9 Bln As At Feb 13, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves amounted to US$127.9 billion as at Feb 13, 2026, compared with US$126.9 billion at the end of last month.

AG Report: 24 Subsidiaries of Five Federal Agencies Record Losses For Three Consecutive Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) --  A total of 24 out of 42 subsidiary companies under five federal agencies recorded losses for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024, according to the Auditor-General’s Report 1/2026 released today.