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Bank Negara Malaysia

Bank Negara steps in to help Malaysians hit with higher health insurance premiums

According to Bank Negara, Malaysia’s medical cost inflation reached 15 per cent in 2024, above the global average of 10 per cent.
According to Bank Negara, Malaysia’s medical cost inflation reached 15 per cent in 2024, above the global average of 10 per cent.

Consumer group calls for Bank Negara Malaysia to tighten controls over insurance premium hikes

Fomca CEO Saravanan Thambirajah said there should be greater competition among insurers so that consumers may benefit from more affordable premiums.
Fomca CEO Saravanan Thambirajah said there should be greater competition among insurers so that consumers may benefit from more affordable premiums.

Malaysia’s central bank calls for reforms with economy on firmer footing

Bank Negara Malaysia maintained its 2024 growth forecast at between 4 per cent and 5 per cent, the report showed.
Bank Negara Malaysia maintained its 2024 growth forecast at between 4 per cent and 5 per cent, the report showed.

Malaysian ringgit likely to stay weak for first half of 2024, but worst is over: Analysts

CMG20231027-HengYY03 / 王彦燕 / 拍马币、令吉 [SPH]  Ringgit Malaysia
CMG20231027-HengYY03 / 王彦燕 / 拍马币、令吉 [SPH]  Ringgit Malaysia

Great Eastern to buy Malaysia insurance business from AMMB, MetLife for $352m

AMMB had announced the start of preliminary discussions with Great Eastern related to the acquisition in early August.
AMMB had announced the start of preliminary discussions with Great Eastern related to the acquisition in early August.

Middle-income households in Malaysia tighten belts after surprise rate hike by central bank

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 31, 2019. Picture taken July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 31, 2019. Picture taken July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo

Malaysia’s economy grows at fastest pace in over a year, outpaces regional peers 

Central bank governor Nor Shamsiah Yunus said third quarter growth was driven by expansion in domestic demand.
Central bank governor Nor Shamsiah Yunus said third quarter growth was driven by expansion in domestic demand.

Husband of former Malaysian central bank chief questioned by police

Husband of former Bank Negara chief under police probe

Malaysia police investigating spouse of ex-central bank chief over 1MDB funds

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