Bank Negara Malaysia Open Data

API

Official open data API from Malaysia's central bank

Overview

The Bank Negara Malaysia Open Data API provides access to official economic and financial datasets from Malaysia’s central bank. Endpoints cover exchange rates, inflation, GDP, monetary policy, and financial sector statistics. Responses are in JSON format, enabling easy integration into apps. Use cases include building real-time currency tools, economic research platforms, financial analysis dashboards, and educational resources on Malaysia’s economy. It supports RESTful requests for retrieving historical and current data efficiently for analytical or consumer-facing solutions.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://apikijangportal.bnm.gov.my/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Official economic datasets
Covers multiple financial domains
Historical data access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Bank Negara Malaysia Open Data API free to use?

Yes, it is free for public access, though users need to register for an API key via the official Apikijang Portal.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, registration on the portal is mandatory to obtain an API key for accessing the API endpoints.

? What is the response format?

The API primarily returns data in JSON format, which is compatible with most programming languages and applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Authoritative source of Malaysian economic data
⊕ Free public access
⊕ Regularly updated datasets
⊕ Comprehensive coverage of key metrics

Cons

⊖ Requires API key registration
⊖ Potential rate limits
⊖ Limited non-English documentation
⊖ Focused solely on Malaysian data