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both domestically and internationally, given Asia’s rapid transformation and
the Bank intensified its communications expanding growth potential.
throughout 2015 to promote better
understanding of developments Bank Negara Malaysia’s Audited
affecting the Malaysian economy and Financial Statements for 2015
financial system. This was done through
more frequent press conferences, The financial position of Bank Negara
interviews and engagement sessions Malaysia, as audited and certified by
with key stakeholders, which the Auditor General, remained strong
complemented other communication in 2015. The total assets of Bank Negara
channels such as the Monetary Policy Malaysia amounted to RM440.6 billion,
Statement (MPS). with a net profit of RM7.8 billion for the
financial year ending 31 December
The Bank also continued to play a role in 2015. Bank Negara Malaysia declared
shaping central banking issues globally a dividend of RM3.0 billion to the
through increased engagements and Government for the year 2015.
collaborations with the international
financial and economic communities.
The Bank’s thought leadership and
advocacy roles have been recognised
through the appointment of the
Governor as Chair for Responsible
Finance Institutes’ Council of Advisors,
and the Bank’s role as observer, one
out of three emerging countries
appointed, for the Basel Committee on
Banking Supervision, and Chair of the
BIS Central Bank Governance Group.
Global recognition for the Bank’s senior
leadership has also included the Alliance
for Financial Inclusion leadership award
and Maya declaration award for
global leadership in financial inclusion;
``Lifetime Achievement Award for the
global development of Islamic finance´´
awarded by His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Ruler of Dubai; the prestigious Wharton
Dean’s Medal to recognise outstanding
leaders of private enterprise, public
services and academia; and the
``Lifetime Achievement Award´´ by
Central Banking Publications.

A notable outcome in 2015 was the
establishment of the Asia School of
Business (ASB), a collaboration between
the Bank and the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology (MIT) Sloan School
of Management. The ASB supports
the growth of talent by meeting the
increasing demand for leadership and
management capabilities, especially
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