Malaysia's Central Bank Maintains Growth Forecast

Malaysia’s Central Bank Maintains Growth Forecast

Malaysia’s Central Bank Maintains Growth Forecast as the Economy Thrives Since the pandemic, the world economy has struggled to stay on its knees. Recent events such as the ongoing conflict, supply chain disruptions, and inflation have also been warning signs that countries must be very diligent to maintain their monetary well-being. Despite this, Malaysia’s financial…

Second Phase of Interest Rate Benchmark Reform

Second Phase of Interest Rate Benchmark Reform

Changing Interest Rates Needs Amendments to Financial Reporting Standards As banks worldwide are consistently changing their interest rate benchmark, financial reporting standards are affected as well. As such, the second phase of interest rate benchmark reform amendments will take effect accordingly. The implementation of this shall take effect for financial reporting beginning in January 2021.…

MFRS Financial Instrument to Account for Expected Credit Losses During the COVID-19

MFRS Financial Instrument to Account for Expected Credit Losses During the COVID-19

Releases of MFRS Financial Instrument to Account for Expected Credit Losses During the COVID-19 The Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) releases the MFRS Financial Instruments to account for expected credit losses during the COVID-19. MASB is working closely with regulators to monitor the developments of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).  MASB is also monitoring how much of an impact this is going to have on Malaysia’s financial markets, along…

MASB Publishes New Classification Notice for Liabilities

MASB Publishes New Classification Notice for Liabilities

MASB Publishes New Classification Notice for Liabilities to Ensure Consistency   New Amendments Will Clarify Debts and Liabilities as Current or Non-current As of 16 March 2020, the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) has published a new notice which will better classify debts and liabilities. MASB has amended the MFRS101 Presentation of Financial Statements. The…