
Bank Negara Malaysia Holds Key Rate Steady at 2.75%
Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75%, signaling continued growth momentum while dropping the word 'appropriate' from its guidance.
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Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75%, signaling continued growth momentum while dropping the word 'appropriate' from its guidance.

Amendments to the Tabung Haji Act are set to introduce tougher financial reporting rules and penalties. Bank Negara Malaysia had previously issued five warning letters to Tabung Haji leadership regarding an asset-liability gap.
Putrajaya has made shielding SMEs from the fallout of war a top priority, with Bank Negara Malaysia approving over RM700 million in relief financing for businesses up to June.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) reported its international reserves stood at US$129.7 billion (RM508.4 billion) as of April 30.
Bank Negara Malaysia has launched a RM5 billion Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) stabilisation relief facility to support businesses amidst economic challenges.
Bank Negara Malaysia has imposed a compound of RM1.02 million on KAF Investment Bank for failing to comply with regulatory requirements.

Malaysia's economy recorded a 6 percent expansion in the second quarter of 2026, contributing to a steady first-half growth rate of 5.7 percent, as reported by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

The Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) stated that Malaysia's economy is expected to maintain resilient growth of 4-5% despite external uncertainties. She also affirmed that the current Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) of 2.75% remains appropriate, with future adjustments to be data-dependent based on growth and inflation trends.

Bank Negara Malaysia is employing psychological principles to redesign financial documents like loan and credit card product disclosure sheets, aiming to make them more accessible and readable for Malaysians.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) stated that targeted solutions are more effective than monetary policy for managing supply shocks, as monetary policy is primarily a demand management tool.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar stated that steady foreign projects are crucial for Malaysia to navigate the economic uncertainties arising from the Middle East turmoil. This strategy aims to bolster the nation's economic resilience.

The Finance Ministry reported that Tabung Haji's finances are stronger, but taxpayers still bore a RM13 billion fallout. It was also revealed in Dewan Rakyat that a RM10 billion hole in Tabung Haji's finances could have been avoided if Bank Negara Malaysia's warnings had been heeded.
The Madani government in Malaysia reiterates its commitment to working closely with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the banking industry to ensure the nation's financial system remains stable.
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC) is participating in Bank Negara Malaysia's SME Special Relief Facility (SRF) to provide support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that targeted assistance is readily available for businesses in Malaysia that have been impacted by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the O...