BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit strengthens 14.4 pct vs USD in 3Q 2024; One of the best performing currencies globally
The local currency's performance was primarily driven by the US Federal Reserves' 50 basis points policy rate cut.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.77bil as at end-August 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.58 billion in the next 12 months.
Mon Sep 30 2024
US rate cut, Malaysia's structural reforms and economic outlook fuelling ringgit recovery - BNM
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's positive economic outlook and structural reforms are also propelling the ringgit's rise.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Consider This: Indigenous Rights (Part 1) — The Frontline Forest Defenders
Recently a delegation of Penan from Mulu travelled over 500 kilometres to submit a petition to the Sarawak government, calling for the designation of Magoh as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, where logging activities threaten the home to the last semi-nomadic Penan tribe. But will UNESCO status be enough to protect one of Malaysia's last untouched forests and the home of the Penan people, from further destruction? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Komeok Joe, Head of Keruan, which is a grassroots Penan civil society group.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$114.66 bln as at end-July 2024 - BNM
The net short forward positions stood at US$29.29 bln as at end-July 2024, reflecting the management of ringgit liquidity in money market.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Katy Perry in hot water over Ibiza beach video shoot
Ses Salines is a UNESCO World Heritage nature reserve that stretches between the islands of Ibiza and Formentera.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 3) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Seira Sacha Abu Bakar, Chairperson of Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 2) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to the village chief of Pos Lanai, Tok Batin Tuny Amir.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$113.82 bln as at end-June 2024 - BNM
BNM said for the next 12 months, the pre-determined short-term outflows of foreign currency loans, securities, and deposits.
Wed Jul 31 2024
ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Protesters are calling for reform of a quota system that reserves more than half of highly sought-after government jobs for certain groups.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Bursa Malaysia starts firmer despite Wall Street's mixed performance
Investors focused on the US Federal Reserve's semi-annual testimony to assess the US economic growth and monetary policy paths.
Tue Jul 09 2024
BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia said the reserves position was sufficient to finance 5.5 months of imports of goods and service.
Mon Jun 24 2024