BNM's International Reserves Up To US$132.6 Bln At End-June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$132.6 billion as at June 30, 2026, more than the US$130.5 billion recorded as at June 15, 2026.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Malaysia's Onshore FX Market Remains Healthy, Daily Turnover Rises To US$21.3 Bln -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s onshore foreign exchange (FX) market remains healthy, with the average daily FX turnover rising to US$21.3 billion as of June this year, as compared with US$19.8 billion in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).

Indonesia's New Palm Oil Export Framework Draws Close Watch From Malaysia, Global Markets

JAKARTA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's plan to tighten oversight of strategic commodity exports through a new state-linked monitoring framework is being closely watched by industry players in Malaysia as well as buyers and traders in major markets, with analysts assessing its potential implications for the global palm oil trade.

Malaysia To 'Seriously' Look Into Expanding Settling Foreign Trade Payments In Local Currencies -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

AI Boom Opens Growth Avenues For Penang SMEs - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

UOB Malaysia Enhances Privilege Banking, Aims To Double Affluent Clientele By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia has enhanced its Privilege Banking offering with expanded wealth advisory services, personalised client support and lifestyle benefits as it targets to double its affluent customer base by 2028.

Agrobank To Establish Trade Facilitation, Payment Settlement Arrangements With Uzbekistan

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) --  Agrobank is targeting to establish trade facilitation and payment settlement arrangements linking Malaysia with Uzbekistan and the wider Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region by year-end.

Uzbekistan Keen To Deepen Investment, Business Links With Malaysia, ASEAN

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is keen to strengthen investment and business ties with Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, particularly in high-value-added industries, manufacturing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).