Economic

Malaysia Increasingly Attractive To Foreign Investors -- UBS Global Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, such as the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research. 

MIDF Expects Westports To Achieve 4.2 Pct Container Volume Growth For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research expects Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volume in the second half of 2024 (2H FY2024) to increase by 2.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to achieve a full-year growth target of 4.2 per cent.

RHB Positive On Guan Chong MoU With Ivory Coast's CCC, Maintains 'Buy' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on cocoa manufacturer Guan Chong Bhd's (Guan Chong) recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ivory Coast's Conseil du Café-Cacao (CCC) to acquire a 25 per cent stake in CotéTranscao d’Ivoire (CI). 

Hartalega To Benefit From Recently Announced US Tariffs Revision On Chinese Glove Makers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd is expected to benefit from the recently announced upward United States (US) tariff revision on Chinese glove makers moving forward.

Increase Investment In AI Technologies, Skills Development In Budget 2025 - Learning Edge

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government should increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, skills development, and greater economic inclusivity in the upcoming Budget 2025, said Learning Edge, a talent development organisation.

Good Governance, Clear Policy Drive Malaysia's Economic Growth - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama)--  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the recent positive economic developments in Malaysia were the result of better governance, together with clear policy formulation, especially in the industrial, digital transformation, energy and semiconductors sectors.

Malaysia On Track To Capture Significant Portion Of Global Digital Market - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia is on track to capture a significant portion of the global digital market as the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

Key Asic Collaborates With Japan's NSW To Develop ASIC Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Key Asic Bhd has signed a collaboration agreement with NSW Inc, one of Japan's largest system solution developers, to develop the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design business.

Skyworld Partners With PR1MA To Build Affordable Homes In Brickfields

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Skyworld Development Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Aspirasi Cekap Sdn Bhd (ACSB), has entered into a joint development agreement with PR1MA Corporation Malaysia to build affordable homes.

HRD Corp's Enhanced Allowable Cost Matrix To Boost Competitiveness, Productivity - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The enhancement of the Human Resource Development Corporation’s (HRD Corp) Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM) will significantly boost the competitiveness and productivity of Malaysian industries, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Leader Energy Secures Over US$100 Mln Investment From CAF II

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Telecommunication and power manufacturer, Leader Energy Group Bhd has secured over US$100 million (US$1=RM4.28) investment from China-ASEAN Investment Cooperation Fund II (CAF II).

Labuan’s Asia International Exchange Launches Revolutionary Digital Asset Platform

LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia International Exchange (AIX) marked a significant milestone today with the soft launch of its digital asset platform, positioning Labuan as a key financial technology (fintech) hub in the region.