![OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676010589_KDNKShamsiah.jpg)
OPR decisions are based on domestic economic environment - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah today stressed that any decision on the OPR would not be solely in tandem with other central banks but rather more focused on the domestic economic environment.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![[COLUMNIST] A dual-interest rate regime - as part of an overall targeted subsidy system [COLUMNIST] A dual-interest rate regime - as part of an overall targeted subsidy system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A dual-interest rate regime - as part of an overall targeted subsidy system
It's already, in effect, implemented by other central banks.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Week Ahead: Third Week June 2022
In the third week of June 2022, we explore issues on central banks tightening policies regionally, rising inflation rates across key markets, and consumer sentiment.
Mon Jun 27 2022
![Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638342618_kualalumpur.jpg)
Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics
Central banks have snapped into action, with bank governors in the Philippines and Malaysia raising rates, Rogers said.
Tue May 24 2022
![Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch cenbank digital currency scheme Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch cenbank digital currency scheme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473234024_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch cenbank digital currency scheme
Many governments and central banks around the world are exploring the use of CBDCs, which are digital forms of existing currencies.
Fri Sep 03 2021
![Analysis - Afghan central bank's $10 billion stash mostly not within reach of Taliban Analysis - Afghan central bank's $10 billion stash mostly not within reach of Taliban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629283000_MONEY.jpg)
Analysis - Afghan central bank's $10 billion stash mostly not within reach of Taliban
It appears unlikely that the Taliban will get quick access to most of the Afghan central banks roughly $10 billion in assets.
Wed Aug 18 2021
![COVID-19 and the interest rate conundrum COVID-19 and the interest rate conundrum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592383255_COVID.jpg)
COVID-19 and the interest rate conundrum
As COVID-19 shattered global economies and pushed countries towards recession, central banks worldwide have taken measures to ease interest rates to boost consumer spending and financial liquidity.
Sun Jun 21 2020
![OPR stays at 3.00 per cent OPR stays at 3.00 per cent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473234024_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
OPR stays at 3.00 per cent
This decision was made when the central banks Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened earlier today.
Thu Jul 13 2017
![BNM forex scandal: Cabinet agrees to setting up of special task force BNM forex scandal: Cabinet agrees to setting up of special task force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479917714_bajet.jpg)
BNM forex scandal: Cabinet agrees to setting up of special task force
This proves the commitment and transparency of the government to ensure the central banks activities then were carried out accordingly.
Wed Feb 15 2017
![Bank Negara to work closer with regional central banks Bank Negara to work closer with regional central banks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479917714_bajet.jpg)
Bank Negara to work closer with regional central banks
Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim said the central bank had long been a strong supporter of financial economic integration in ASEAN and Asia.
Fri Dec 23 2016
![Brazen Bangladesh bank heist should alarm central banks everywhere Brazen Bangladesh bank heist should alarm central banks everywhere](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51458488784_AtiurRahmanGeneric.jpg)
Brazen Bangladesh bank heist should alarm central banks everywhere
Central banks in the developing world, with lots of new capital but not much digital security, are especially at risk.
Sun Mar 20 2016
![Rating agencies didn't give us the ratings we deserved - Zeti Rating agencies didn't give us the ratings we deserved - Zeti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41457002830_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
Rating agencies didn't give us the ratings we deserved - Zeti
Rating agencies fail to note that Bank Negara was among the first central banks to diversify its foreign reserves into instruments from within the ASEAN region.
Fri Mar 11 2016
![Narrow income disparities through reforms, says Zeti Narrow income disparities through reforms, says Zeti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61456822542_ZetiAkhtarAziz.jpg)
Narrow income disparities through reforms, says Zeti
Asian central banks must introduce policies and reforms to address the widening income disparities to prepare the regional economy for the future.
Tue Mar 01 2016
![Once over $12 Trillion, the world's reserves are now shrinking Once over $12 Trillion, the world's reserves are now shrinking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/41399375994_295x200.jpg)
Once over $12 Trillion, the world's reserves are now shrinking
The decade-long surge in foreign-currency reserves held by the world's central banks is coming to an end.
Mon Apr 06 2015