Bank Negara Malaysia News and Monetary Policy Updates
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 ...
IEM urges focus on quality and engineering talent in Budget 2027 implementation
With Budget 2027 allocating RM83 billion for federal development expenditure, attention now shifts to how those infrastructure and industrial investments will be implemented. The Institution of ...
Firefly extends Subang-Seletar flight cancellations until 14 Oct due to haze
Regional flight operations remain disrupted as Firefly has extended the cancellation of all flights between Subang and Singapore's Seletar Airport until 14 Oct. The move affects six daily ...
RAM Holdings appoints acting group CEO following retirement of group head
A leadership transition is taking place at RAM Holdings Bhd following the retirement of its group chief executive and executive director at the end of September 2026. Julie Ng will take over as ...
IOIPG Malaysia REIT signs underwriting agreements for Main Market IPO
IOIPG Malaysia REIT is moving towards a Main Market listing after signing underwriting agreements with six financial institutions for its initial public offering. The move supports an offering of ...
Tabung Haji urged to review the RM15,000 minimum savings requirement for the Hajj queue
The debate over Tabung Haji's savings policy has returned to the spotlight after the RM15,000 minimum balance requirement for depositors to qualify for the Hajj queue was questioned in Parliament. ...
Opposition questions expansion of GLIC and GLC investments under Budget 2027
The Budget 2027 debate in the Dewan Rakyat has focused on the role of government-linked companies and government-linked investment companies in funding new development initiatives. Opposition ...
1MDB negotiates settlement of legal dispute with Deutsche Bank
Court proceedings in Putrajaya show that 1Malaysia Development Bhd is working to resolve another legal dispute related to its financial dealings. The development emerged as the company sought ...
Alphaswift aims to design its own chips while expanding its drone business in Malaysia
As Malaysia's drone industry moves toward higher-value applications, Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd is building in-house capabilities to support its ambitions in medical deliveries and future ...
JPJ suspends Chery Omoda 5 type approval, halts new registrations pending safety investigation
This enforcement action follows public concerns over the safety of the Chery Omoda 5 after an incident that went viral in Johor Bahru last week. The temporary suspension halts new registrations of ...
Malaysia establishes RM150 million postal fund to support rural operations from the first quarter of 2027
The government has agreed to establish a Postal Fund with an initial allocation of RM150 million to ensure the continuity of postal services, particularly in rural, interior and island areas. The ...
PUNB welcomes increase in financing fund to RM500 million under Budget 2027
The increase in PUNB's financing allocation under Budget 2027 expands the agency's capacity to support Bumiputera entrepreneurs amid a policy environment that is increasingly focused on high-value ...
