Bank Negara Malaysia

The neutral stance sets Malaysia apart from its Southeast Asian peers as the US Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates.

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Unlike the UK or Vietnam which have advised lenders to cut or delay dividends, Malaysia has imposed no such guidance, with analysts expecting banks to maintain their dividend policy.

(Aug 17): Malaysia's central bank said on Friday exporters will no longer be obligated to convert most of their proceeds into ringgit, relaxing a rule introduced in 2016 to boost onshore trading of the currency.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 10): Malaysia's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged on Thursday, citing lower inflation and steady economic growth hours after a shock election victory for the opposition that Moody's rating agency said left the cou

SINGAPORE (Apr 6): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued an advisory to remind financial institutions to remain vigilant against cybersecurity threats, following recent reports of cyber incidents overseas.

SINGAPORE (Dec 6): Lots have happened on the political front over the weekend. New Zealand PM John Key has decided to step down, citing family reasons. Elections for a new a leader will be held Dec 12.

SINGAPORE (Nov 28): Malaysia's attempts to force currency traders overseas to stop selling down the ringgit, as investors flee the country's bond market, has had little discernible impact so far, traders and analysts say.

SINGAPORE (Nov 24): The Malaysian ringgit has been Asia’s worst-performing currency since Donald Trump’s surprise win at the US presidential election on Nov 8. And fingers have been kept busy pointing at “Trump tantrum”.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): Asia’s worst-performing currency since Donald Trump’s surprise US election victory is putting a Malaysian interest-rate cut out of sight for now.