Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said on Monday that it will facilitate financial sector innovation by leveraging emerging technologies such as asset tokenisation.

BNM governor says engaging global regulators to explore blockchain innovation for financial sector

In its 2024 annual report, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) defended the flexible exchange rate regime for managing short-term risks to the ringgit while emphasising that long-term stability requires strengthening the economy.

BNM: Flexible exchange rate for short-term risks to ringgit, economic growth for long-term stability

Concerns over persistently high vacancy rates in the office space segment remain as new supply continues to outstrip demand, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Elevated office vacancy rates persist as supply outpaces demand, BNM says

Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) transactions in Malaysia continued to expand in the second half of 2024 but their total outstanding debt remained modest at RM2.8 billion or 0.2% of total household debt, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM: Buy-now-pay-later debt remains small at 0.2% of total household debt

Malaysia’s central bank on Monday said that the current level of overnight policy rate remains supportive and in line with its outlook on economic growth and inflation.

Current policy rate supportive, in line with outlook on growth, inflation — BNM

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has identified talent shortage and low research and development (R&D) spending as persistent structural challenges for Malaysia’s electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, despite the country’s strong global positioning in the industry.

BNM: Talent shortage, low R&D spend hampering Malaysia's E&E sector

KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): Wage growth in Malaysia moderated in 2024 despite the significant improvements in labour productivity, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Wage growth slows despite significant productivity gains, BNM data show

The banking industry managed to avert over RM399 million in attempted fraudulent transactions in 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Banking industry averted over RM399 mil in attempted fraud transactions in 2024 — BNM

KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says the interim measure of spreading medical premium adjustments over three years is expected to negatively impact the net underwriting income of life insurers and family takaful operators.

BNM: Staggered medical premium hikes to weigh on insurers’ underwriting income

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is set to pay a record RM5.25 billion dividend to the government this year, following a surge in net profit to RM13.16 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 — the highest on record since 1997.

BNM to pay record RM5.25b dividend to govt as profits hit 27-year high in 2024

Malaysia needs structural reforms that address cost and income factors to help households better cope with future cost of living challenges, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in its annual report 2024.

BNM: Structural reforms to reduce costs and boost income needed to address cost of living issues

Malaysia may face heightened and recurring supply shocks going forward, the central bank warned, but argued that any monetary policy response is only needed if the risks worsen or intensify.

Malaysia may face heightened and recurring supply shocks, BNM flags

KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): Malaysia’s banking system remains well-capitalised against potential liquidity shocks and supportive of financial intermediation for the Malaysian economy, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM: Malaysia’s banking system remains resilient to liquidity shocks

KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will release a roadmap in 2025 to phase out the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) and transition to a new interbank rate for pricing financial contracts.

BNM: Transition roadmap to new interbank rate to be released this year

BANGKOK (Oct 16): Stablecoin issuer Circle is making a major push to enter about 40 emerging and developing countries around the world as blockchain adoption is expected to scale up significantly, the company's CEO and chairman Jeremy Allaire told Reuters.

"We're kind of going th...

Stablecoin issuer Circle to push into 40 new markets, CEO says

The Malaysian Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy Industry Association (MPSEA) hopes the government’s revised System Access Charge (SAC) and tariff structure under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) Acceleration Package (CAP) will be the final version, providing greater certainty for renewable energy developers and businesses.

Industry body hopes latest CRESS pricing structure will be final, urges faster approvals

A government valuer insists his report on the 1956 valuation of the 263.272-acre "Duta enclave" is accurate and not based on hearsay despite him referencing 1958 valuations.

Not hearsay to use 1958 reports to assess 'Duta enclave', says govt valuer  

In non-crisis periods, a good budget should be a practical expression of the government’s vision and reform agenda into concrete policies and actions. Measures announced in the budget,  whether relating to taxation, social welfare or economic competitiveness, should form part of a coherent and comprehensive plan rather than a collection of individual initiatives.

Opinion: Budget 2027: Balancing between lifting the floor and raising the ceiling while maintaining fiscal discipline 

Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Friday.

FBM KLCI down 0.98% to 1,607.76 on Oct 16, 2026

The new minimum wage rule for larger firms will be assessed at the group level and not individual subsidiaries, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan said.

Ramanan: Minimum wage threshold applies at group level, covers foreign workers too

The Sessions Court here was told on Friday that local fashion company FashionValet Sdn Bhd received investment funds totalling nearly RM40 million from Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) eight years ago.

FashionValet received investment of almost RM40 mil from Khazanah, PNB, says witness

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to accept assistance from neighbouring countries to tackle its worst forest fires in more than a decade, the country's foreign minister said.

Indonesia's president ready to accept foreign assistance to combat fires, foreign minister says

UBB Amanah Bhd has said that there would be delays in its trust income and maturity payments for October, due to "temporary liquidity constraints arising from delayed repayments by certain investee companies".

UBB Amanah defers October trust payouts amid ‘temporary liquidity constraints’

MALAYSIA enters the post-Budget period with RM218.5 billion in investments approved during the first half of 2026, up 11.7 per cent from a year earlier. According to Mida, the approvals cover 2,746 projects expected to create more than 99,000 jobs. Foreign investment accounted for RM126.9 billion, 58.1 per cent of the total.

Opinion: Budget 2027 puts Malaysia’s investment pipeline to the capability test 

The Johor Bahru High Court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a Maybank customer who lost nearly RM60,000 in allegedly&nbsp;unauthorised online transfers after scanning a third-party QR code, ruling that the dispute must proceed to a full trial.

High Court reinstates customer's suit against Maybank over funds allegedly siphoned after QR scan

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) acknowledged a potential breach of a sukuk's clause that requires the digital services firm’s managing director to remain as its single-largest shareholder.

Zetrix AI acknowledges potential breach of sukuk covenant

Indonesia's stock market is no longer worthy of "emerging market" status, MSCI said on Friday, laying out a plan to expel it from a suite of indices tracked by funds, a shock move that sparked the steepest one-day drop in Jakarta shares since 1998.

Indonesia gets 'wake-up call' as MSCI prepares to remove it from global indices

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) failed to obtain a stay on the High Court’s April decision ordering it and the wound-up developer, Fame Modulation Sdn Bhd, to pay RM1.3 million in damages to two former civil servants. 
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DBKL fails to halt RM1.3 mil payment order over structural damage to Cheras retired civil servants’ home 

Malaysia’s economy expanded faster than expected in the third quarter as growth of manufacturing and services sectors offset a contraction in mining activities, official flash estimates showed.

Malaysia’s economy outperforms with 5.3% expansion in 3Q, official flash estimates show

China’s campaign to promote the global use of the yuan appears to be accelerating as the authorities seek to build a more comprehensive financial ecosystem for the currency beyond just trade settlement.

China’s plan to make yuan a global currency enters faster phase

Malaysia-China cooperation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) has secured thousands of training opportunities for Malaysians, with the partnership now focusing on developing skilled talent for high-value jobs in emerging technologies.

Malaysia-China cooperation to prepare talent for higher-value jobs, says Zahid

Asian stocks rebounded on Friday following heavy selling in the previous session when investors dumped tech shares as questions about cloud company CoreWeave's debt pile fuelled worries about the financing driving the AI boom.

Most Asian stocks rise as calm returns after CoreWeave shock

Eligible renewable energy developers under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) Acceleration Package (CAP) will benefit from a fixed system access charge (SAC) of 14 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 10 years, while green consumers will be subject to a separate charge of four sen/kWh.

CRESS charges fixed at 14 sen/kWh for developers, four sen for green consumers — Energy Commission

EGH International Bhd (KL:ECOGRP) fell in its ACE Market trading debut on Friday amid relatively weak demand for the interior fit-out firm’s shares.

EGH International opens lower on ACE Market debut

Malaysian banking stocks could see some stability towards the end of 2026 as declining global bond yields provide an opportunity for banks to recover investment losses, said MBSB Research.

Banks eye year-end stability on lower bond yields; dividends 'too attractive to ignore' — MBSB

Kepong Member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has called on the Prisons Department to disclose the conditions governing convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.

Kepong MP calls for public disclosure of Najib’s house arrest terms

A local assembly operation by Chinese carmaker BYD&nbsp;will offer incremental upside to Sime Darby Bhd (KL:SIME) which controls the plant, an analyst said. 
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BYD local assembly offers incremental upside to Sime Darby — analyst

The High Court has given more time to Tan Sri Shahrir Samad and Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to iron out settlement terms in the former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman's malicious-prosecution suit against the former attorney general.

Shahrir Samad, ex-AG Tommy Thomas to update court on Nov 11 of possible settlement in malicious-prosecution suit

Ormond Group, the hospitality arm of ECM Libra Group Bhd (KL:ECM), broke ground for the 396-key Ormond Desaru resort in Johor on Friday.&nbsp; 
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Ormond Group breaks ground for Ormond Desaru resort

Genting Property Sdn Bhd, the property division of Genting Plantations Bhd (KL:GENP), has entered into a strategic partnership with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to master-plan Johor Tech Smart City (JTSC), including its flagship 430-acre smart campus within the Knowledge AI Campus.

Genting Property partners Huawei to master-plan 430-acre smart campus at Johor Tech Smart City

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to investigate firms responsible for fires that have shrouded the city-state in haze for weeks, warning those found culpable could face legal action.

Singapore probing firms over haze-causing Indonesian fires

The upfront costs incurred by CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) and Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) for the latest spectrum awards are expected to be offset by capital expenditure savings and lower network costs, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).

CelcomDigi, Maxis spectrum costs to be offset by capex and network savings — HLIB

(Oct 15): Is an October Fed hike back on the table? The release of hot headline and core September US inflation figures sent markets into a tailspin on Wednesday, with futures markets at one point showing as much as a ​50-50 chance that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again this mont...

Opinion: CoreWeave unravels

The European Union (EU) is preparing to create new trade powers that could completely shut off access to its single market as part of a dramatic new push to cut the trade deficit with China.&nbsp;

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