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Moratorium – targeted approach the way forward
KUALA LUMPUR: The higher the rate of unemployment, the higher the level of non-performing loans (NPLs). That is the simplest hypothesis to explain the hike in NPLs especially in times of crises.
‘Not the time to play politics’
TANGKAK: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has made it known that he has “no interest to play politics” while Malaysia is still being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mixed views on growth recovery outlook
Rebound to be supported by fiscal and monetary stimulus
The week that was - Q1 GDP not as bad as feared
THE economy expanded 0.7% in the first quarter ended March 31, the slowest pace since 2009, but not as bad as the market had predicted.
Economic recovery seen in second half
Malaysia narrowly escapes contraction in Q1 with 0.7% growth
Bank Negara to monitor economy before deciding on OPR
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara will continue to monitor the prevailing economic and financial developments before deciding on further adjustments to the overnight policy rate (OPR) and statutory reserve requirement (SRR) in 2020.
SRF fund expanded to meet demand from SMEs
PETALING JAYA: Given the overwhelming demand for the Special Relief Facility (SRF), Bank Negara has upsized the fund by another RM5bil to RM10bil.
Bank Negara governor expects improvement in 2H
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economic activity is expected to gradually improve in the second half of the year (2H 2020) after COVID-19 containment measures are eased and the domestic Movement Control Order (MCO) is lifted, said Bank Negara Malaysia.
Palm oil futures to remain sluggish
KUALA LUMPUR: The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to remain sluggish next week as weaker demand continues to weigh on prices
Bank Negara: Banking system can withstand ‘extreme shocks’
ALTHOUGH much uncertainty prevails amid the current global Covid-19 virus outbreak, the Malaysian banking system remains resilient, thanks to strong capital buffers - a result of prudent measures - undertaken over the years.