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Welcoming address - 30th anniversary of FAST

Welcoming address of Mr Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia), delivered by Mr Marzunisham Omar, Deputy Governor, at the Industry Appreciation Dinner commemorating the 30th anniversary of FAST, Kuala Lumpur, 9 September 2026.

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