Malaysia’s financial system is quietly shifting gears again. The focus this month wasn’t on rates or reserves. It was on structure, supervision and stability. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is tightening how credit is extended, how risks are priced and how financial data moves. Add in a handful of regulatory tweaks and consumer-facing changes and it’s clear the system is being rewired from the inside out.
Monetary Policy & Liquidity
No change in the headline rate, the OPR stays at 2.75%. The next policy meeting is due in November. Inflation is still tame, giving BNM space to hold its line while the global cycle turns cautious.
Behind the scenes, though, the central bank has kept the system steady with its RENTAS+ 24/7 settlement upgrade (effective 7th October). It is a technical change - but a big one. For the first time, Malaysia’s inter-bank payments can now clear and settle round the clock, a quiet milestone for liquidity resilience and operational continuity.
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