BNM’s OPR status quo allows economy to readjust — Ambank Research
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent will allow the...
BNM maintains OPR at 2.75 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at...
Strong 8.7 pct GDP growth for 2022 shows restored confidence in national economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 8.7 per cent for 2022 shows the recovery of consumer, business and...
Monetary policy has to reflect the state of the economy and not be static — Economist
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — The monetary policy has to reflect the state of the economy and not be static while Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM)...
BNM’S OPR hike is widely expected amid continued improvement of domestic economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The 25 basis points (bps) hike in the overnight policy rate (OPR) announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today to...
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.50 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent at...
Critical for Malaysia to have efficient cross-border payment to support trade — BNM Governor
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — It is critical for a small and highly open economy such as Malaysia to have an efficient cross-border payment service...
Ringgit expected to end 2022 on a firmer note
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The ringgit is expected to fare better in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year due to improving growth in...
Ringgit marginally lower against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The ringgit turned slightly lower against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiment ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest...
EPF withdrawal: Yes it helps the man in the street, but about time we reform social protection system
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The fourth withdrawal of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has received a mixed response, with some arguing that the continued...
Bank Negara’s international reserves at US$116.9 bln as of Dec 31
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves amounted to US$116.9 billion as of December 31, 2021, marginally higher compared with US$116.3...
BNM, all banks remain open on Friday despite special public holiday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and all banks, including branch operations, in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur will be open...