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BNM Faces Growing Pressure To Increase Rates Faster
- 22nd June 2022
UOB Global Economics and Market Research has said that BNM is under growing pressure to increase the overnight policy rate (OPR) faster.
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BNM: Malaysia’s Monetary Policy To Remain Unaggressive Moving Forward
- 10th June 2022
Deputy governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has said that the central bank will […]
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Finance Minister: Ringgit Depreciation Caused By Temporary Factors, Currency Expected To Strengthen
- 30th May 2022
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has reassured the public that the ringgit’s current depreciation is […]
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Singapore Dollar Hits All-Time High Against Ringgit, Rising Past RM3.20
- 25th May 2022
The Singapore dollar hit an all-time high against the Malaysian ringgit on 24 May 2022, rising all the way up to RM3.2060 for the first time.
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Former BNM Deputy Governor: Currency Peg Could Push Malaysia Into Financial Crisis
- 24th May 2022
Former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor, Dr Sukudhew (Sukhdave) Singh has come forward to caution that pegging […]
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BNM Says Ringgit Pegging Is Not In Malaysia’s Interest
- 18th May 2022
BNM governor said that pegging the ringgit to the US dollar will not benefit Malaysia as it will only expose the country to great risks.
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Economists Expect Another OPR Hike In Second Half Of 2022
- 12th May 2022
Several economists have predicted a further OPR increase, subject to the economic growth, inflationary rate, and macroeconomic conditions.
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BNM Raises OPR For The First Time Since July 2020, From 1.75% To 2.00%
- 11th May 2022
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to increase the overnight policy rate […]
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Fitch Solutions Foresees High Demand For Digital Banking In Malaysia
- 10th May 2022
Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research foresees that digital banking will be in high demand in Malaysia.
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Economists Expect BNM To Increase OPR As Early As This Month
- 6th May 2022
Several economists have predicted that BNM will soon raise the OPR in light of the improved economic conditions and inflationary pressures.
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