LATEST NEWS   New legislation on gig workers in the pipeline - DPM Ahmad Zahid | Never in history has a government collapsed due to huge spending for the rakyat - PM Anwar | Developers of affordable homes must complete project on time and prioritise quality - PM Anwar | GISBH member charged in KL Magistrate's Court with possession of 38 publications related to Al-Arqam | Malaysia remains a competitive location, particularly as a logistics hub for solar panels amid the US tariff hike on solar equipment from Southeast Asia -- Loke | 

Economic

AME Development Wins Best Developer Award At PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- AME Development Sdn Bhd bagged the Best Developer Award at 19th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia 2024 on Friday.

Youth Economic Forum Serves As A Platform For Youths In Nation-Building

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2024, which gathered over 1,200 delegates today, has provided a platform for young professionals, universities and college students to engage in discussions about Malaysia's evolving economic landscape, focusing on digital and green economy, as well as talent development.

Govt Will Ensure Youth Access To Jobs, No Region Is Underserved - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that youths have access to jobs which commensurate with their training and that no region is underserved in terms of digital exposure. 

Govt Needs To Empower Malaysian MSMEs With AI, Digital Tech – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Digital Ministry has acknowledged the importance of empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology.

Malaysia Needs To Prepare And Have All The Buffers To Face The Changing Global Economic Environment -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

ASEAN Chairmanship: Malaysia Can Advance Carbon Initiatives Within Region - Sarawak Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year presents an excellent opportunity for advancing carbon trading and carbon credits within its member countries, said Sarawak’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni.

Proton e.MAS 7 Open For Booking, Priced From RM120,000

By Muhamad Amir Aiman Azlan

SHAH ALAM, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Proton’s first electric vehicle (EV), the e.MAS 7, is now open for booking and is expected to be priced from RM120,000. 

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range on cautious mode amid geopolitical uncertainties, said an analyst. 

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be well supported with a bullish bias next week, a dealer said.

Gamuda Jv Bags RM3.05 Bln Power Plant Project In Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd, in a joint venture (JV) with Conlay Construction Sdn Bhd, has been appointed as the total development contractor for the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Power Plant in Sabah.

CPO Futures End Lower On Profit-Taking Activities

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, reversing a significant portion of the gains achieved in previous days, a trader said.

MATRADE-HDC Merger: MITI Establishes Pro Tem Committee To Align Resources And Operational Frameworks 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has formed a Pro Tem Committee to streamline resources and operational frameworks in support of the merger between the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC).