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Malaysia and Thailand’s central banks strengthen partnership to enhance cyber resilience
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank of Thailand (BOT) have on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint efforts in cybersecurity and digital fraud protection.
Malaysia and Cambodia officially launch phase 2 of cross-border QR payment
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) have on Tuesday launched phase 2 of the cross-border QR payment linkage between Malaysia and Cambodia.
Malaysian Central Bank explores asset tokenization while monitoring crypto risks
Malaysia's Central Bank said Monday that it will explore asset tokenization while monitoring crypto risks.
Malaysian Central Bank sees encouraging interest from various parties in digital insurers licence
Malaysian Central Bank said Monday it has received encouraging interest from various parties in submitting applications for digital insurers and takaful operators (DITO) licence(s), just three months into the start of the two-year application window that began on January 2, 2025.
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand’s central banks adopt local currency transaction framework operational guidelines
Central Banks of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand said Monday they will harmonize and broaden the scope of local currency transaction framework to encourage transactions in local currencies.
Malaysian Central Bank allocates $880M to support MSMEs digitalization and automation
Malaysian Central Bank has allocated MYR 3.8 billion ($880 million) to support digitalization and automation, sustainable and low carbon practices, and agrofood production for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Malaysian Central Bank, PayNet and financial institutions launch National Fraud Portal to curb financial scams
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Payments Network Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (PayNet), and financial institutions have on Tuesday launched the National Fraud Portal (NFP) as an integrated platform to strengthen the operational capabilities of the National Scam Response Center (NSRC).
Malaysian Central Bank to issue licenses to digital insurers that meet requirements
Malaysian Central Bank has on Wednesday issued the policy document on licensing and regulatory framework for digital insurers and Takaful operators (DITOs).
Malaysia and Cambodia central banks team up to strengthen regional cooperation in financial innovation and payments
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) said Tuesday they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in financial innovation and payments. The MoU will promote closer cooperation between BNM and NBC to drive financial innovation and foster more efficient and secure cross-border payments for the…
Malaysian Central Bank, World Bank announce initiatives to enable financial sector to support nature-positive outcomes
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the World Bank have announced two key initiatives to enable the financial sector to support nature-positive outcomes. The two initiatives are financial risks assessment guide for Malaysian financial institutions and businesses to assess nature-related risks and impacts; as well as private capital mobilization for nature-based…
