Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
BNM's Zeti pleased with 'orderly' ringgit
Bank Negara Malaysia is comfortable with the "orderly" performance of the ringgit, BNM governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz told reporters Tuesday 6 February.
Monetary and exchange rate policy in Malaysia
The Working Paper "Monetary and exchange rate policy in Malaysia before the Asian crisis" from the Institute of Developing Economies provides a case study to characterize the monetary policy regime in Malaysia, from a medium- and long-term perspective.
Zeti says ringgit strength reflecting economy
The strength of the ringgit reflects the underlying fundamentals and the economic conditions at the moment, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said Monday 5 February.
Malaysia confirms dollar reserves shift
Malaysia has moved some of its $82 billion of currency reserves away from the dollar, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi told reporters Tuesday 30 January in Davos.
Zeti says inflation can be dealt with
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said on Thursday 5 October that monetary policy will be reinforced by a stronger Malaysian currency.
Zeti at Launch of Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad
In a speech given on 8 August Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Bank Negara Malaysia said as the financial services industry transitions to a more deregulated and market-driven environment, the regulatory and supervisory approach will continue to evolve into one…
Zeti says guidelines for takaful operators soon
The guidelines set for takaful operators in Malaysia will be issued "soon," according to Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
Ringgit rise 'orderly' says Malaysia
Malaysia has said the strengthening of the ringgit currency to an eight-year high against the dollars is "orderly" and in line with expectations, newspaper reports said.
Malaysia's Zeti gets new five-year term
Malaysian central bank governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz's term in office has been extended for another five years, effective from 1 May, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance on Friday 10 March.
Memorandum of Understanding between BNM & HKMA
Bank Negara Malaysia and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority jointly announced on Thursday 8 December the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a large-value payment-system link between Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Malaysia scraps ringgit peg to the dollar
Bank Negara Malaysia announced Thursday 21 July that it is scrapping the ringgit's seven-year old peg to the dollar and moving to a managed float against a basket of currencies with immediate effect.
Malaysia's Zeti sees more Islamic bank licenses
Bank Negara Malaysia may issue more Islamic bank licences to local banks and foreigners in a bid to transform the country into and Islamic banking hub, the central bank governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz said.
Malaysia's Zeti on Bank Negara's LINK
In the speech 'Bank Negara Malaysia LINK' given on 25 February, Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Central Bank of Malaysia said the establishment of Bank Negara Malaysia LINK takes the central bank's public outreach programme to a higher level.
Malaysia set to launch plastic money soon
Malaysia's central bank said on Thursday 21 October that it will launch plastic banknotes next week, joining a growing trend for the more durable 'paper' money.
Bank Negara Malaysia - Annual Report 2003
The Central Bank of Malaysia has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2003. The more optimistic global environment and stronger domestic economic conditions have enhanced Malaysia's prospects as we advance into 2004, the annual report says.
BNM's Zeti on investing in the new Malaysia
In a speech on 'Remaking Malaysia: Investing in the New Malaysia' given on 3 August, Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz of the Bank Negara Malaysia said during this period of strong fundamentals and rising potential for economic expansion, Malaysia has the flexibility…
Bank Negara Malaysia consults on money laundering
Bank Negara Malaysia is consulting before invoking the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001, reports The Edge Daily. Speaking at the Asean Anti-Money Laundering Workshop on July 28, governor Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said the consultations undertaken by its Finance…
Zeti: Malaysia's growth exceeded expectations
Speaking on Monday 27 July, Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz said that second-quarter economic growth has exceeded government expectations and the underlying trend is intact, according to Associated Press.
Malaysia's central bank governor's term extended
The governor of Malaysia's central bank Datuk Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been reappointed for another three year term. The move reinforced confidence of the political leadership in Dr Zeti's stewardship of the central bank, The Star Online quoted sources as…
Bank Negara Malaysia - Annual Report 2002
The Central Bank of Malaysia has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2002.
Bank Negara: Equal emphasis on supply-side
Publishing its annual report for 2002, the central bank of Malaysia said the conduct of monetary policy would focus primarily on ensuring favourable conditions on cost, market liquidity and accessibility, the Edge Daily reports
Bank Negara reserves reach 2-year high
MALAYSIA - Bank Negara Malaysia's international reserves reached their highest level in two years to RM127.7 billion when they jumped RM3.6 billion at the end of June.
Speech by Zeti Akhtar Aziz, B.N. Malaysia, 29 May
SPEECH - Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, gives a keynote address titled 'The Malaysian banking industry - gearing up for excellence' on AAOIFI's Accounting Standards at the 2nd Seminar For Central Banks and Monetary Agencies.
Islamic financial services board to be based in KL
MALAYSIA - Malaysia will host the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), which is tasked with setting international prudential standards for Islamic financial instruments, and Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been appointed…