Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia (BI) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) that strengthens bilateral cooperation between the two central banks.

The MoU provides a comprehensive platform to guide cooperation in a range of central banking areas. This includes monetary policy, financial stability and macroprudential policy, payment systems and digitalization, financial sector development, capacity-building initiatives, information sharing and others, the duo said in a statement joint statement on Monday.

“This MoU reaffirms the longstanding partnership between BNM and BI. It also underscores our shared commitment to deepen collaboration across established areas of central banking, while expanding cooperation into emerging areas of mutual interest,” BNM Governor Dato’ Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

Meanwhile, BI Governor Perry Warjiyo said the MoU is a significant milestone in advancing the long-standing relationship between BI and BNM, and more than a symbolic commitment.

“It is a testament to the enduring spirit of strengthening institutional ties and deepening bilateral cooperation between the two central banks, especially in current challenging geopolitical landscape,” he added.

According to the statement, the signing of this MoU sets the stage for a more robust and synergistic partnership between BNM and BI.

Both central banks look forward to continued cooperation in the mutually agreed areas for the greater prosperity of both economies.

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