Bank Negara Malaysia News and Monetary Policy Updates
BNM takes enforcement action against two foreign exchange service entities in Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia has taken enforcement action against Najmuldin Exchanger and Nusantara Global Network following suspected violations of the Financial Services Act 2013. The action relates to ...
Malaysia urged to investigate funds raised to pay Najib's fine
A fresh call has emerged as attention once again turns to efforts to raise funds to pay the fine imposed on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Tony Pua said the authorities should ...
BNM's international reserves rise to U.S.$132.6 billion as of Oct 30
Bank Negara Malaysia's international reserves rose as of the end of October, reflecting the country's continued strong external position during the two-week review period. The level increased from ...
Malaysian bonds attract investor interest as oil prices pressure regional markets
Malaysian government bonds continued to find support in 2026, as the country’s status as a net energy exporter helped contain inflationary pressure compared with other regional economies. This ...
Alliance Bank, AMMB expected to benefit most if Malaysia's OPR rises
Expectations for Bank Negara Malaysia's interest rate decision on Thursday have focused attention on banks with greater exposure to domestic and floating-rate loans. BIMB Securities said a ...
Digital investment platforms expand access but expose new investors to design risks
The expansion of digital finance in Malaysia makes it easier for more people to open trading accounts and invest with small amounts of capital. However, this convenience also raises questions ...
AmBank fined by BNM following delays in cash transaction reports
Bank Negara Malaysia imposed total fines of RM552,000 on two subsidiaries of AMMB Holdings Bhd after they were late in reporting cash transactions valued at RM25,000 and above. The action ...
Bank Negara Malaysia introduces new framework for electronic trading platforms in wholesale markets
Bank Negara Malaysia has issued a new Electronic Trading Platform Framework, which took effect on 1 Nov., replacing the existing 2019 policy. The move resets regulatory requirements for providers ...
MAS-led BLOOM initiative expands with Malaysia, Thailand central banks to advance digital money settlement
Singapore is widening a regional effort to build common rules for cross-border digital money use as central banks and private-sector participants test new settlement models. Bank Negara Malaysia ...
Malaysian-listed companies announce financing, contract and earnings developments
Several companies listed on Bursa Malaysia announced new developments on Thursday, covering financing issues, corporate transactions, project contracts and financial results. The highlights ...
Bank Negara Malaysia launches SSDS+ for digital bond and sukuk issuance
Malaysia is expanding its financial market infrastructure with the launch of a new platform for tokenised bond and sukuk issuance. The platform also enables more flexible instrument design and ...
Bank Negara maintains additional capital buffers for Maybank, CIMB and Public Bank
Bank Negara Malaysia's annual assessment maintains the status of the country's three largest banks as domestic systemically important institutions, with no changes to the additional capital buffer ...
KWAP plans RM750 million commercial investment for university campus projects
KWAP's RM750 million allocation under Budget 2027 for the Vista Campus Project is structured as a phased commercial investment across six selected universities, targeting sustainable long-term ...
Bank Negara Malaysia sees room to adjust rates as inflation risks rise
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape expectations for Malaysia's inflation and monetary policy as energy prices remain high. Bank Negara Malaysia said it still sees inflation ...
Exporters' increased dollar conversions support Malaysia's ringgit outlook
The ringgit continues to maintain a strong position among Southeast Asian currencies, although it gave back some of its gains in September as the dollar strengthened more broadly again. Exporters' ...
Tabung Haji proposes barring active politicians from joining its board through amendments to the Act
Efforts to strengthen Tabung Haji's governance have now entered the legislative stage, with the institution proposing amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995. The move comes as the Hajj fund ...
Terengganu royal family member sues two banks over RM1.99 million loss
A member of the Terengganu royal family has filed a civil lawsuit against two banking institutions after claiming that RM1.99 million disappeared from his savings accounts due to disputed ...
Bandar Madani Bukit Jalil faces calls to defer registration as planning review continues
Opposition to the Bandar Madani Bukit Jalil housing project has intensified after the area's elected representative called for registration and earthworks to be postponed until planning studies ...
Permodalan Kelantan raises RM35 million through social sukuk to expand Ar-Rahn
Permodalan Kelantan Bhd has raised RM35 million through the issuance of social sukuk to finance the expansion of its Islamic pawnbroking business. The move makes the Kelantan state ...
MACC says police investigation into MyEG and Zetrix AI raises regulatory risk
The investigation into MyEG Sdn Bhd and its parent company, Zetrix AI Bhd, is now under police jurisdiction after a complaint was received last week. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said ...
Malaysia continues to assess data centre energy needs
Utility demand from data centres in Malaysia continues to come under scrutiny as the government weighs digital investment growth against the country's supply capacity. The assessment covers actual ...
