Central bank says financial institutions remain well capitalised even under scenarios more severe than the Global Financial Crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s banking system remains resilient and capable of withstanding severe economic shocks, including scenarios more extreme than the Global Financial Crisis and…
Central bank highlights country’s growing role in the global semiconductor supply chain powering artificial intelligence infrastructure. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 – Malaysia is increasingly well positioned to benefit from the rapid expansion of global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, particularly through its growing role in the semiconductor supply chain,…
Central bank says rising tariffs, geopolitical conflicts and supply-chain realignments are reshaping global trade, investment and inflation dynamics. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) warned that geopolitics is increasingly shaping the global economic landscape, with trade tensions, supply-chain realignments and regional conflicts now playing a decisive…
Central bank projects growth of 4–5% in 2026 as resilient domestic demand, strong investment and a sound financial system help cushion external shocks. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.2% in 2025, demonstrating resilience in a global environment increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies and…
The four stories shaping Malaysia today. Thursday, 12 March 2026 Four stories that shaped Wednesday — and what to watch next 1. Anwar Holds the Line on RON95 Following Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that subsidised RON95 petrol under the Budi95 scheme will remain at RM1.99 per litre, despite rising…
