Based in Kuala Lumpur, Nur Aisyah Rahman covers Malaysia, Southeast Asia, the palm oil economy, and Islamic finance — beats that sit at the centre of India's trade relationships with the Muslim world. Her reporting is long-range and pattern-seeking.
Recent work
RBI Absorbs ₹3.15 Lakh Crore as Money Markets Go Silent on Sunday
RBI absorbed ₹3.15 lakh crore through Standing Deposit Facility on April 26, 2026, as money markets recorded zero trading volumes during the weekend session. The operations reflect the central bank's ongoing liquidity management amid persistent excess funds in the banking system.