OPR Held Steady To Allow Businesses To Continue Growing – Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The decision by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) was made based on the controlled inflationary environment and Malaysia’s  continued strong economic growth, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Zetrix AI Currently Unable To Repay Sukuk Programme's RM2 Bln Outstanding Amount

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) – Zetrix AI Bhd has confirmed that it is currently unable to repay the full RM2 billion outstanding amount under its sukuk wakalah programme.

Four ASEAN Central Banks Sign MoU On Local Currency Transaction Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Bank Indonesia (BI), the Bank of Thailand (BOT), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation under the Local Currency Transaction (LCT) Framework.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday, Bucking Regional Trend

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on Thursday, bucking the positive trend across most regional markets.

MDEC Partners Seven Financial Institutions To Expand SME Financing Access Through NEFX

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has partnered with seven financial institutions to expand financing opportunities for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the National E-Invoice Financing Exchange (NEFX).

Tighter Loan Approvals, Higher Borrowing Costs To Challenge Property Market In 2027 – JLL Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Tighter housing loan approvals and potentially higher borrowing costs are expected to weigh on Malaysia's residential property market in 2027, as banks become more selective in financing property purchases, said JLL Malaysia.

BNM Has Regulatory Safeguards In Place To Ensure Cyber Resilience of Financial Institutions

By M. Saraswathi and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has put in place regulatory requirements for financial institutions to maintain adequate cybersecurity safeguards, continuously strengthening their defences, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

BNM Likely To Raise OPR By 25 Basis Points In 2027 - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- A potential 25-basis-point hike in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 3.0 per cent is expected in the first quarter of 2027 (1Q 2027) amid resilient economic growth and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) hawkish tone on inflation, said market observers. 

Evolving Cyber Threats Test Financial Resilience, Underscore Need For Local Talent

Malaysians Urged To Stay Alert To Phishing Scams, Fake Online Promotions Ahead Of Deepavali

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysians are urged to be vigilant against phishing messages, fake websites and fraudulent online promotions ahead of Deepavali, as scammers seek to exploit increased online shopping and digital transactions during the festive season.

Banks Urged To Explore IP-Backed Financing For Businesses

PETALING JAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions are urged to tap intellectual property (IP)-backed financing to broaden funding opportunities for businesses, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Stronger Financing Support Key To Growing Malaysia's Bunkering Sector

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's maritime industry is calling for a stronger financing support from local banks to unlock its investment potential and enable domestic players to expand their operations, particularly in the bunkering sector, said Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan R.