Bank Negara Malaysia

Malaysia monetary policy and economic outlook

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Bank Negara Malaysia maintains OPR at 2.75 percent

Bank Negara Malaysia has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 percent for the ninth consecutive time since July 2025. The Monetary Policy Committee determined the rate is appropriate to support sustainable

Malaysia MediAsas medical insurance rollout

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: MediAsas medical insurance plan to launch in Malaysia

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the upcoming launch of MediAsas, a government-designed basic medical insurance and takaful plan, scheduled for January 2027. Part of the RESET strategy led by the Ministry of Health

Pertamina Patra Niaga energy and service developments

9 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Fuel prices in Indonesia remain stable for November 2026

Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to advance strategic developments to enhance energy security and service standards in Indonesia. In Batam, the company entered a Fuel Delivery System lease agreement with BP Batam to impro

Malaysia financial and e-commerce fraud crackdown

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Malaysia Prime Minister orders crackdown on e-commerce fraud

The Malaysian government has initiated multiple measures to combat various forms of digital and financial fraud. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reported that over 9,600 mule accounts were targeted following a 149 percent i

Malaysia Islamic finance industry growth

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Malaysia Islamic finance assets projected to exceed US$800 billion

The Islamic finance sector in Malaysia is experiencing significant expansion. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour projected that Islamic finance would exceed 50 percent of the nation’s total f

Malaysia digital economy development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Malaysia digital economy projected to reach US$48 billion by 2026

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has initiated a strategic push to transition the nation from a participant to a global leader in digital technology. This strategy, supported by the Thirteenth Malaysia Pla

Global market volatility and economic indicators

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: European markets show modest gains ahead of US Fed decision

Global markets have experienced fluctuations driven by trade data, inflation reports, and central bank expectations. In mid-October, Malaysia reported a significant rise in its trade surplus alongside easing annual infla

Malaysia anti-money laundering enforcement actions

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Malaysia police seize RM409 million in corporate mafia probe

Between 2022 and September 2026, Malaysia’s Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) investigation team froze RM4.3 billion in assets, seized RM1 billion, and forfeited RM48.3 million. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reported that

Malaysian government transparency and anti-corruption drive

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Anwar Ibrahim calls for better governance in Bumiputera and Islamic institutions

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has initiated a series of measures aimed at increasing transparency and combating corruption within Malaysia. Initially, the Prime Minister announced that starting next year, all government c

ASEAN digital economy and trade connectivity

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Singapore's BLOOM initiative expands with Malaysia and Thailand

Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand are advancing regional economic integration through digital and trade initiatives. Officials from Malaysia and Singapore have held ministerial dialogues to boost intra-ASEAN trade and en

Southeast Asian MSME financing challenges

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Indonesia MSME financing gap reaches $50.8 billion annually

Discussions at regional investment forums have highlighted significant financing gaps for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, the Indonesia Impact Alliance (IIA) estimates an ann

Malaysian ringgit market volatility

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Malaysian ringgit projected to trade in narrow range against US dollar

The Malaysian ringgit has experienced fluctuations against the US dollar influenced by global economic indicators and geopolitical tensions. Initially, the ringgit was projected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.06 t

Industrial and technological investment in Selangor

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Selangor attracts RM3 billion in investment and launches robotics hub

During the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026, UOB Malaysia and Invest Selangor Berhad facilitated over RM3 billion in investments for the state of Selangor. These investments involve four companies prese