Zeti says Nor Shamsiah is recognised globally and will maintain independence of Bank Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has given the thumbs up to the appointment of Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus as the new governor.

She lauded it as an excellent decision and that the appointment reflected the respect the Govern­ment has for the central bank as an important institution.