Sarawak Energy Appoints Ibrahim Baki As Chairman Effective Oct 1
KUCHING, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has appointed Gabungan Parti Sarawak's Satok state assemblyman, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, as its chairman effective Oct 1.
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Economic
Airbnb Hopes Govt Supports, Endorses STRA Guidelines In Budget 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Airbnb hopes that the government will support and endorse the national short-term rental accommodation (STRA) guidelines and recognise the potential of the sharing economy in the hospitality sector in Budget 2025.
Political Stability, Govt Policies Attracting Global Investors To Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's political stability and the confidence-inspiring policies of the MADANI government have successfully attracted major global technology companies to choose the country as their investment destination, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
Malaysia’s BRICS Entry Will Boost Johor's Investment, Trade Potential Through JS-SEZ - Onn Hafiz
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s entry into the BRICS economic bloc will bring greater investment and trade potential to Johor through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Malaysia's Digital Creative Industry Thriving With Over 300 Studios, RM6.3 Bln In Revenue
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently home to over 300 digital content studios, with more than 180 original intellectual properties (IPs) in animation and gaming, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
Ringgit Expected to Remain Strong, Says AMRO Chief Economist
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) expects the Malaysian ringgit to remain strong as one of the region’s best-performing currencies, according to chief economist Hoe Ee Khor.
Domestic Financial Markets Remain Resilient Amid Global Volatility - BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Domestic financial market conditions have remained orderly despite heightened volatility in global financial markets during the second and third quarters of 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Budget 2025: MOSTI Proposes More R&D Allocation
SERDANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is proposing an increase in allocation for research and development (R&D) under Budget 2025, said its minister Chang Lih Kang.
AMRO Lowers ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast For 2024 To 4.2 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.
Strong Economic Fundamentals Driving Ringgit's Growth - BNM Governor
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals are among the factors supporting the ringgit's growth, even during times of currency weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
Duck Creek Payments Facilitator Provides Seamless End-to-end Insurance Payment Solution
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, introduced its latest insurance-focused payments solution, the Duck Creek Payments Facilitator.
Producer Price Index Eases By 1.9 Pct In 2023 - DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 1.9 per cent in 2023 (2022: 7.8 per cent), mainly due to the contraction in the agriculture, forestry fishing (-13.8 per cent), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).