Labuan To Focus On Four Key Economic Areas To Drive Growth, Says Liew

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Four key economic areas have been identified to uplift the socio-economic landscape of the duty-free island of Labuan, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Slim Chickens Makes Asian Debut With Launch In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Slim Chickens Malaysia celebrated its debut in Asia with its official launch in Malaysia, opening its second outlet at NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.

Indonesia Prepares 15,000 AI Talents, Highlights Digital Push At GrabX

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s push to position digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as new engines of growth is set to support the expansion of platforms such as Grab, with the government preparing 15,000 AI-ready talents this year.

Labuan Holds Workshop To Drive Action-oriented Solutions, Boost Economic Competitiveness

LABUAN, April 6 (Bernama) -- Addressing regulatory gaps, infrastructure constraints, and talent shortages is critical to unlocking Labuan’s economic potential, with stakeholders calling for stronger coordination and faster policy execution to drive sustainable growth.

Malaysia Only Market To Record Net Foreign Inflows At RM98.5 Mln - MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Net selling activities were broad-based among the eight Asian countries MBSB Investment Bank Bhd monitors, with Malaysia being the only market to receive net foreign inflows.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Renewed Optimism On De-escalation Of US-Iran War

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended earlier gains to end higher against the US dollar on Wednesday driven by renewed optimism among market traders following signs of possible de-escalation in the United States-Iran war.

Energy Security Remains Paramount Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions - Petronas 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Energy security will remain paramount as the global energy system comes under increasing strain from escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said today.

Islamic Finance Gains Momentum In ASEAN, Reflecting Wider Appeal And Interest - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance has gained momentum in ASEAN with emphasis on value-based principles, balanced risk-reward considerations and wider benefits for society and the environment as global interest in ethical and sustainable finance expanded, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts. 

Only Malaysia, Thailand Recorded Net Foreign Inflows Last Week - MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand are the only Asian markets monitored by MBSB Investment Bank Bhd to receive net foreign inflows last week, recording RM587.6 million and US$58.9 million respectively, while other regional markets experienced net selling of equities.

Petronas Denies Involvement In Reported Philippines Fuel Supply Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has denied any involvement in a reported fuel supply deal involving a local government unit in the Philippines.

Japan Seeks To Expand Investment In Malaysia’s Digital, High-Tech Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) — Japan is aiming to expand its investment in Malaysia’s digital industry, encompassing niche areas such as high-tech chip products and data centres.