KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara projects the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.5% to 5.5% this year driven by sustained domestic demand anchored on private consumption, private sector investments as well as the continued progress of public sector infrastructure projects and the adjustments to civil service wages.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs a whole-of-nation approach to address the rising cost of healthcare, which has led to more expensive premiums for insurance and takaful policyholders.
KUALA LUMPUR: The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March's Monetary Policy Committee meeting:
KUALA LUMPUR: Intra-ASEAN investment opportunities remain largely untapped and significant efforts are still needed to achieve regional regulatory alignment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States' (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continues to be on the right track despite global uncertainty and volatility, says Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ringgit continues to be on the right track despite the global uncertainty and volatility, says Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
PETALING JAYA: The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the US trade war, says Bank Negara governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is ready to lead ASEAN with clarity and conviction as the Asean chair for 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) continues to closely monitor the balance of risks related to domestic inflation and the growth outlook to ensure that Malaysia’s monetary policy stance remains conducive to sustainable growth amid price stability.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has granted his consent for the appointment of Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour as the new central bank governor.
KUALA LUMPUR: The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara and the Securities Commission have launched the Financial Markets Ombudsman Service (FMOS), which serves as a centralised dispute resolution centre for financial consumers and investors nationwide.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is heading in the right direction, reflecting the country's strong economic fundamentals and growth prospects for the next couple of years, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR: Insurance companies will not be allowed to impose steep hikes of premiums on medical policies, Bank Negara Malaysia has announced.
Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour has been appointed the new Bank Negara governor, replacing Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, who completes her five-year term on June 30.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) believes the new Bank Negara governor Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour's impeccable track record, vast knowledge and experience will be key in leading the central bank.
Bank Negara is maintaining Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast within the range of 4.8% to 5.3%, driven primarily by robust expansion in investment activity, continued improvement in exports and resilient household spending.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) welcomed Malaysia’s removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit’s market-driven status.
KUALA LUMPUR: Islamic finance holds substantial potential to revitalise the economy through three core principles-Maqasid Shariah, innovation, and global integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).